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Spoiler alert: Although Operation: Happy takes place during some of the darkest days of WWII—think Pearl Harbor, late 1941—Jenni L. Walsh’s story does indeed have a happy ending.
The daughter of a military officer, twelve-year-old Jody has been raised to embrace a sense of change and adventure. It’s not always easy to adapt to new places and cultures, so it helps have her sweet pup nearby. Happy might be getting older and slowing down, but he and Jody can still enjoy simple things together (like playing sardines and conducting the ultimate treasure hunt) to distract themselves from scary air raid drills.
Happy is the beating heart of Jody’s story of resilience and courage, saving the day more than once. (And did I mention that he smiles, too?)
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1 author picked Operation: Happy as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 8, 9, 10, and 11.
As World War II enters her backyard, a young girl tries to cope with the war and keep her family together by completing a bucket list with her best friend: her dog Happy. Featuring a dog's POV and inspired by real-life experiences of a young Pearl Harbor survivor, this historical middle-grade novel will inspire readers 8-12 to find courage in any situation.
It's 1940, and Jody is moving with her military family yet again-this time to a small naval base in Pearl Harbor. She's always created a "top ten" list for each new home to help her adjust, and with…