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H is for Happiness

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H is for Happiness by Barry Jonsberg is a heartwarming story about a quirky twelve-year-old girl named Candice as she navigates the complexities of family, friendship, and resilience. With her unique perspective, Candice aims to bring joy to those around her despite the challenges she faces, making it a delightful read for young audiences.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a heartwarming and humorous tale about a young girl navigating the ups and downs of adolescence. It offers a delightful mix of optimism and charm, making it a perfect read for those who appreciate stories of resilience and happiness, especially in a children's book setting.

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H is for Happiness

Film tie-in edition of My Life as an Alphabet which is now the major Australian film, H is for Happiness. A delightful story of an unusual girl who goes to great lengths to bring love and laughter into the lives of everyone she cares about.

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'Where do I start in explaining how much I loved this hilariously quirky and moving story with its beautiful, fractured gem of a narrator? How about A is for Awesome.' - Michael Gerard Bauer

This isn't just about me. It's also about the other people in my life - my mother, my father, my dead sister Sky, my penpal Denille, Rich Uncle Brian, Earth-Pig Fish and Douglas Benson From Another Dimension. These are people [with the exception of Earth-Pig Fish, who is a fish] who have shaped me, made me what I am. I cannot recount my life without recounting elements of theirs. This is a big task, but I am confident I am up to it.

Introducing Candice Phee: twelve years old, hilariously honest and a little ... odd. But she has a big heart, the very best of intentions and an unwavering determination to ensure everyone is happy. So she sets about trying to 'fix' all the problems of all the people [and pets] in her life.

Laugh-out-loud funny and wonderfully touching, H is for Happiness is the film based on Barry Jonsberg's award-winning novel My Life as an Alphabet.

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H is for Happiness by Barry Jonsberg follows a spirited 12-year-old girl's quest to mend her fractured family. The story, adapted for the big screen as My Life as an Alphabet, has been praised for its lively energy and thoughtful narrative. Critics highlight its engaging and resilient protagonist who stands out as a beacon of hope and determination.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760527402

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 January 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 238g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Barry Jonsberg's YA novels, The Whole Business with Kiffo and the Pitbull and It's Not All About YOU, Calma! were shortlisted for the CBCA awards. It's Not All About YOU, Calma! also won the Adelaide Festival Award for Children's Literature and Dreamrider was shortlisted in the NSW Premier's Awards. Being Here won the QLD Premier's YA Book Award and was shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Award. My Life as an Alphabet won the Gold Inky, the Children's Peace Literature Award, the Territory Read, Children's Literature/YA Award and the Victorian Premier's Literary Award and was shortlisted in the Prime Minister's Literary Awards, the CBCA awards, the WA Premier's Book Awards and the Adelaide Festival Awards. A Song Only I Can Hear won the Indie Book Award and was a Notable book in the CBCA awards.

Barry lives in Darwin. His books have been published in the USA, the UK, France, Poland, Germany, Hungary, Brazil, Turkey, China and Korea.

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