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ISBN: 1442466022

ISBN13: 9781442466029

Some Kind of Happiness

Name: Could NOT put it down!
Item: Some Kind of Happiness
Rating: 5
Author: Missy

by Claire Legrand

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Book Overview

Reality and fantasy collide in this "beautiful and reflective tale" (Booklist, starred review) for fans of Counting by 7s and Bridge to Terabithia, about a girl who must save a magical make-believe world in order to save herself.

Things Finley Hart doesn't want to talk about:
-Her parents, who are having problems. (But they pretend like they're not.)
-Being sent to her grandparents' house for the summer.
-Never having met said grandparents.
-Her blue days--when life feels overwhelming, and it's hard to keep her head up. (This happens a lot.)

Finley's only retreat is the Everwood, a forest kingdom that exists in the pages of her notebook. Until she discovers the endless woods behind her grandparents' house and realizes the Everwood is real--and holds more mysteries than she'd ever imagined, including a family of pirates that she isn't allowed to talk to, trees covered in ash, and a strange old wizard living in a house made of bones.

With the help of her cousins, Finley sets out on a mission to save the dying Everwood and uncover its secrets. But as the mysteries pile up and the frightening sadness inside her grows, Finley realizes that if she wants to save the Everwood, she'll first have to save herself.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1442466022

ISBN13:9781442466029

Release Date:May 2017

Publisher:Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Length:400 Pages

Weight:0.65 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 5.1" x 7.7"

Age Range:8 to 12 years

Grade Range:Grades 3 to 7

Related Subjects

Family Dynamics Friendship Grief And Loss Identity Formation Nature And The Environment Contemporary Fiction Middle Grade Fiction 9 - 12 Years Children's Children's Books

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Could NOT put it down!

Published by Missy , 2 years ago

I honestly couldn't put this down. I love how this book goes into places as a kid most wouldn't about mental health. The characters are deep and complex but feel incredibly familiar!! I highly recommend this book!!

Excited to read it!

Published by Grace Ibarra , 2 years ago

Although I've not gotten the chance to read it yet. Im happy to say the book shipped all in one piece! Fresh outta the library ♡

Great read

Published by Mark Gould , 4 years ago

I plan on telling my daughter about this book. I liked the way the story was told in part fantasy and reality. But it connected. Read it in about 3 days. Great book for kids in middle school and adults.

My favorite book!

Published by Sammy Sam Sam , 5 years ago

This book is just an amazing read. It was fun to get to know all the separate characters, and I found Finely to be just an amazing main character that I instantly loved. Overall, awesome book.