Happy & Sad & Everything True
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Happy & Sad & Everything True
Narrated by:
Caitlin Kelly
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Narrated by:
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Caitlin Kelly
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Alex Thayer
Summary
With charm and sincerity reminiscent of Judy Blume and Rebecca Stead, this debut middle grade novel is a “compassionate” (Kirkus Reviews), hopeful story about a girl finding herself through secretly giving out advice to classmates.
Back when Dee and Juniper were still friends, Dee never hid in the bathroom. Now, at the beginning of sixth grade, Dee finds herself there often. The dripping faucet is annoying, and there are other places she’d rather be—like at home and in her room with her cat, Norman. But at least Dee is safe from overenthusiastic teachers and having to see Juniper walking through the halls with her new friends. Dee would rather be alone than witness that.
But it turns out Dee isn’t the only one hiding from something. There are kids all over the school worrying in secret and needing someone to talk to. After Dee helps a second grader with spelling advice, more students begin coming to Dee with their problems. It turns out she’s a good listener, and she likes helping people. And when she starts receiving mysterious notes, it seems someone out there wants to be her friend—if only they would reveal themselves.
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Critic reviews
"Caitlin Kelly brings authenticity to her narration of this heartwarming debut middle-grade novel. Dee and Juniper were inseparable until sixth grade, but now they’re in different classes, and Juniper seems to have found a new group of friends. Feeling isolated, Dee often hides in the bathroom, especially after an embarrassing incident with her mother. It’s there she hears someone in the boys’ bathroom kicking a grate. Dee strikes up a conversation with Harry about their problems, and they agree to meet again. The next day another student arrives, seeking advice and sparking others to reach out for help. Kelly masterfully captures the triumphs and challenges of this awkward age with perfectly timed nuance. She transitions seamlessly between the children’s voices, making each distinct."
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