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Anna Liza and the Happy Practice

By Eoin Colfer
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In Anna Liza and the Happy Practice, young Anna Liza is determined to cheer up her mother's patients at the psychotherapy practice, bringing a fresh perspective on happiness. Her thoughtful interventions lead to unexpected and heartwarming changes in the lives of the people she meets. The book offers a delightful exploration of empathy and the power of positivity through a child's eyes.
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This delightful tale is perfect for young readers who enjoy whimsical stories with a touch of humour and a lot of heart. If you're drawn to narratives about clever children who approach life with creativity and optimism, this story will surely captivate you. It's a charming read for those who appreciate themes of friendship, understanding, and finding joy in everyday life.

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A thoughtful and playful story of empathy and kindness now in a standard paperback format for middle-grade readers.

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A thoughtful and playful story exploring empathy, kindness and mental health, from global bestselling author Eoin Colfer.

Anna Liza and the Happy Practice is about Anna Liza, who likes to help cheer up her mother’s psychiatric patients with her 17 top knock-knock jokes and cheerful songs. However, when she meets Edward, she hits a brick wall. Edward’s dad is so sad since his mum left; he says his life isn’t going anywhere any more. Anna Liza has a plan to get him on the move again, if only she can manage to evade her mother’s attention long enough...

Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800900523

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Matt Robertson
  • Illustrated by Matt Robertson

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 120g

Pages: 64

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dyslexia-Friendly Books Eoin Colfer Humour Young Adult

About the Author

Eoin Colfer started writing in primary school with gripping Viking stories inspired by what he was learning in class. In 2001 he published the first book in the Artemis Fowl series, which went on to sell millions of copies across the globe. He says, "I will keep writing until people stop reading or I run out of ideas. Hopefully neither of these will happen anytime soon." Eoin lives in Ireland with his wife and two children and was the Laureate na nog (Irish Children's Laureate) from 2014-2016.

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