Happy Kid!
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 230
Published: 2006
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In "Happy Kid!" by Gail Gauthier, the story follows a young boy named Rufus who struggles to find happiness in a world filled with pressing expectations and challenges. As he navigates the complexities of friendships, family dynamics, and personal aspirations, Rufus embarks on a journey of self-discovery. With the guidance of supportive figures in his life, he learns valuable lessons about resilience, embracing individuality, and the importance of pursuing what truly makes him happy. Through humorous situations and heartfelt moments, the story ultimately highlights the significance of finding joy in everyday life and staying true to oneself. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 8 years.
There are 230 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by G. P. Putnam's Sons .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Georgia Children's Book Award
The Georgia Childrens Book Award is a distinguished annual award that recognizes outstanding childrens literature and aims to promote a love of reading among young readers in Georgia. Established in 1985, the award is sponsored by the Georgia Association of Educators and is designed to encourage children to engage with quality literature. Each year, a committee selects a list of nominated books then students in grades K-5 vote for their favourite titles from that nominated list.
Sequoyah Book Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Sequoyah Book Award.