The Happy Shop

Brittany Long Olsen

Book cover for The Happy Shop
Book cover for The Happy Shop

The Happy Shop

The Happy Shop

Brittany Long Olsen

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Description

"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.

About the Author

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.

Critical Reviews

"This graphic novel is cozy [...and] the art is particularly effective in conveying feelings."-- "The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"

"Great for fans of ­Disney's Inside Out, this graphic novel belongs on classroom and library shelves for all readers."-- "School Library Journal, starred review"

"The Happy Shop is a great reminder of how valuable our feelings and memories can be, even the non-happy ones, and how many caring people make up a community."-- "Comics Worth Reading"

"An entertaining and thought provoking graphic novel story for children ages 8-12 with the theme of helping those you love and understanding your own feelings. A fun read from start to finish."-- "Midwest Book Review"

Publishing Information

Publisher: Oni Press
Pub date: 2024-02-13
Length: 144 pages

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