The Happy Shop

by Brittany Long Olsen (Author)

The Happy Shop
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade

"This graphic novel belongs on classroom and library shelves for all readers." --School Library Journal, starred review

Eleven-year-old Darcy thinks she's found the answer to her problems when she discovers a store selling happy feelings. But is happiness really the only emotion people need? A heartwarming middle-grade graphic novel debut for fans of Inside Out and Pilu of the Woods about understanding the value in all feelings.

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.

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School Library Journal

Starred Review
Great for fans of ­Disney's Inside Out, this graphic novel belongs on classroom and library shelves for all readers.

Review quotes

This graphic novel is cozy [...and] the art is particularly effective in conveying feelings. — The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Brittany Long Olsen
Brittany Long Olsen is an author, illustrator, cartoonist, and editor. She has lived in three different countries over the past ten years and made comics about her adventures (and culture shock!) in each one. Her happy jar would contain videos of unlikely animal friends. She currently resides with her partner and their dog, Jetpack, near Portland, Oregon.

Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781637152799
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Oni Press
Publication date
February 13, 2024
Series
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BISAC categories
JUV039050 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings
JUV037000 - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic
JUV008080 - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Fantasy
Library of Congress categories
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