The Happiest Boy on Earth

Life can be beautiful if you make it beautiful. It is up to you.Eddie lived with his family and adorable dachshund; Lulu; in the beautiful city of Leipzig in Germany. But one day; into the sunshine of his childhood crept a dark; heavy cloud. Not a rain cloud. Much worse than that. Adolf Hitler came to power.When Eddie was 18; he was sent to a concentration camp. A picture book adaptation for older readers (8+ years) based on the extraordinary; the bestselling adult title THE HAPPIEST MAN ON EARTH. The story is framed as a conversation between 101-year-old Eddie and his great grandchildren - who are bursting with questions about the life of their Pépé. The story of Eddie's life unfolds beautifully; sensitively; heartbreakingly through his words; and exquisite illustrations by Nathaniel Eckstrom.SHORTLISTED FOR DYMOCKS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 FOR YOUNGER READERSCBCA BOOK OF THE YEAR NOTABLE 2023 EVE POWNALL AWARD