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Happy Families


School year: Year 10, Year 8, Year 9

Published: 2014

Great for age 12-18 years

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"Happy Families" by Tanita S. Davis tells the story of two girls, each navigating the complexities of their family lives. The book intertwines their experiences as they deal with misconceptions, secrets, and the dynamics that shape their relationships. Through the lens of friendship, the protagonists explore themes of identity, acceptance, and the idea that families come in various forms. As they learn to understand themselves and each other, they confront challenges that test their bonds and redefine what it means to be a family. Davis captures the essence of adolescence with sensitivity and insight, making it a relatable tale for young readers. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2014 by Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers .