Hurt Go Happy
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
Published: 2011
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In "Hurt Go Happy" by Ginny Rorby, fifteen-year-old Joey is a girl who has been deaf since she was born. Living in a world of silence, she struggles with communication and feels isolated. Her life takes a turning point when she befriends a young chimpanzee named K.K. at a nearby animal sanctuary. K.K. is a remarkable creature with the ability to communicate using sign language, and through their bond, Joey discovers the power of connection and understanding. As she navigates her own family challenges and the complexities of her emotions, Joey learns to embrace her identity and find her voice. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Playaway Children .
This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.
This book was published in 2011 by Blackstone Audiobooks .
Animals in literature
Apes in literature
Monkeys in literature
Parents in literature
Nature in literature
Special Needs in literature
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This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Delaware Diamonds Award - High School
This book was recognised in the High School category by the Delaware Diamonds Award.
Schneider Family Book Award - Teen
This book was recognised in the Teen category by the Schneider Family Book Award.
Young Hoosier Book Award - Middle Grade
This book was recognised in the Middle Grade category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.
Isinglass Teen Read Award
This book was recognised by the Isinglass Teen Read Award.
Land of Enchantment Book Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Land of Enchantment Book Award.
Sunshine State Young Reader's Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Sunshine State Young Reader's Award.
