Books like My heart is laughing by Rose Lagercrantz
Dani has always been the cheerful, laughing girl in her class, but her world shrinks when her best friend Ella moves away. As she tries to stay positive, cruel classmates begin to treat her badly, plunging her into a series of sad and confusing events. Encouraged by her own determination, Dani refuses to give up hope, even when everything feels hopeless. The story follows her journey of resilience, the challenge of bullying, and the unexpected bonds that form when new friends step into her life.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Rose Lagercrantz
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