Happy & Sad & Everything True

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“A charming, entertaining, and true book…I would follow Dee’s advice any time.” –Gayle Forman, author of Frankie & Bug and Not Nothing

With charm and sincerity reminiscent of Judy Blume and Rebecca

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  • Author: Thayer, Alex
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Page Count: 288
  • Publish Date: July 22 2025
  • ISBN10: 1665955252
  • Language: English
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“A charming, entertaining, and true book…I would follow Dee’s advice any time.” –Gayle Forman, author of Frankie & Bug and Not Nothing

With charm and sincerity reminiscent of Judy Blume and Rebecca Stead, this debut middle grade novel is a “compassionate” (Kirkus Reviews), hopeful story about a girl finding herself through secretly giving out advice to classmates.

Back when Dee and Juniper were still friends, Dee never hid in the bathroom. Now, at the beginning of sixth grade, Dee finds herself there often. The dripping faucet is annoying, and there are other places she’d rather be–like at home and in her room with her cat, Norman. But at least Dee is safe from overenthusiastic teachers and having to see Juniper walking through the halls with her new friends. Dee would rather be alone than witness that.

But it turns out Dee isn’t the only one hiding from something. There are kids all over the school worrying in secret and needing someone to talk to. After Dee helps a second grader with spelling advice, more students begin coming to Dee with their problems. It turns out she’s a good listener, and she likes helping people. And when she starts receiving mysterious notes, it seems someone out there wants to be her friend–if only they would reveal themselves.

Author: Alex Thayer
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
Published: 07/22/2025
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 7.63h x 5.13w x 0.72d
ISBN: 9781665955256
Language: English

Author

Thayer, Alex

Binding

ISBN10

1665955252

ISBN13

9781665955256

Page Count

288

Published Date

July 22 2025

Language

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