Book details
The Happy Shop
Published in
2024
Description
Welcome to the Happy Shop!
Eleven-year-old Darcy just moved to a new country. She's feeling lost and misses her friends back home. That's when she stumbles upon a shop full of mysterious glowing jars labeled with things like "Picking up the last sweater on the rack and it's on sale" and "Having the perfect weather on your wedding day." Much to Darcy's surprise-this store sells happy feelings.
After Darcy accidentally breaks one of the irreplaceable jars, she must make it up to the shopkeepers, Frida and Flora, by doing chores around the store, and is soon tasked with collecting happy feelings. But she learns that the magical business is anything but magical. With fewer customers than ever, Frida and Flora might have to close their doors. Can Darcy think of an idea to save the Happy Shop? What if they sold more than just happy feelings?
From debut writer and illustrator Brittany Long Olsen comes The Happy Shop, a heartfelt story about helping those you love and understanding your feelings.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
144 pages
Why to read
- To discover the secrets of maintaining joy in everyday life, as the title suggests a focus on happiness.
- To explore the author's unique perspective on personal fulfillment and how it can be found in unexpected places.
- To enjoy a narrative that may offer a blend of humor, wisdom, and relatable experiences, assuming the book has a light-hearted and insightful tone.
- To support the work of Brittany Long Olsen, who may be an emerging author with fresh ideas and storytelling techniques.