Reasons to Be Happy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781402260209)

"Gripping! I was instantly swept away by Hannah's struggles and greatly inspired by her journey. This is a powerful book, and I recommend it for anyone who has ever worried about how to fit in."--Kristina McBride, author of The Tension of Opposites

Imagine your parents are beautiful famous actors and you're going through your awkward stage for all the world to see! In acclaimed author Katrina Kittle's tween debut, Hannah is the ugly duckling in a family of swans and takes drastic measures to live up to Hollywood's impossible standards.

REASONS TO BE HAPPY

21. Cat purr vibrating through your skin

22. Jumping on a trampoline in the rain

23. Raw cookie dough

24. Getting yourself all freaked out after a scary movie

25. Dancing like an idiot when no one is watching

What happened to the girl who wrote those things? I miss that girl. She used to be bold and fun. Now she's a big chicken loser.

How could so much change so fast?

Let's see, you could be the plain Jane daughter of two gorgeous famous people, move to a new school, have no real friends, and your mom could get sick, and, oh yeah, you could have the most embarrassing secret in the world.

Yep, that about does it.

So, the real question is, how do I get that girl back?

Praise for Katrina Kittle:

"With subtle yet shimmering insight, Kittle explores the resilience of human nature."--Booklist

"Kittle crafts a disturbing but compelling story...gripping read."--Publishers Weekly

Author: Katrina Kittle
ISBN-10: 1402260202
ISBN-13: 9781402260209
Publisher: Sourcebooks Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2011
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 7.40h x 5.20w x 0.60d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.4
Point Value: 7
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 147867 / Reasons to Be Happy

Award: Isinglass Teen Read Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Voice of Youth Advocates 10/01/2011 pg. 385 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Booklist 10/01/2011 pg. 88
Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2011
School Library Journal 12/01/2011 pg. 122