Happy & Sad & Everything True by Alex Thayer
With charm and sincerity reminiscent of Counting by 7s and When You Reach Me, this debut middle grade novel is a heartfelt, hopeful story about a girl finding herself through secretly giving out advice to classmates.
Alex Thayer’s delightful debut could not be more perfectly namedI experienced all the feels watching Dee navigate mean-girl cliques, lose her best friend, handle her eccentric single mother (who is maybe dating her PE teacher) all the while staying open to new possibilities. A charming, entertaining, and true book that gently illustrates how so many of life’s problems can be improved by a large dollop of generosity. I would follow Dee’s advice any time. -- Gayle Forman, author of Frankie & Bug and Not Nothing
Debut author Thayer skillfully and authentically captures the often-painful social transitions of middle school. In a satisfying growth arc, quiet, kind Dee comes out of her shell, realizing she’s worth more than the judgments of others made her believe... A compassionate window into the awkward and isolating stages of growing up. -- Kirkus Reviews
Happy & Sad & Everything True has a sincere earnestness that brings you right back to the halls of middle school. Kids will absolutely love this sweet-yet-strong story. -- Claire Swinarski, author of What Happened to Rachel Riley?
Debut author Thayer skillfully and authentically captures the often-painful social transitions of middle school. In a satisfying growth arc, quiet, kind Dee comes out of her shell, realizing she’s worth more than the judgments of others made her believe... A compassionate window into the awkward and isolating stages of growing up. -- Kirkus Reviews
Happy & Sad & Everything True has a sincere earnestness that brings you right back to the halls of middle school. Kids will absolutely love this sweet-yet-strong story. -- Claire Swinarski, author of What Happened to Rachel Riley?
Alex Thayer is a former film and television actress and elementary school teacher. She lives in New England with her two sons. She’s the author of Happy & Sad & Everything True and Bad Cheerleader.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781665955249 |
| ISBN 10 | 1665955244 |
| Title | Happy & Sad & Everything True |
| Author | Alex Thayer |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Year published | 2024-12-19 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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