The Happiest Boy on Earth shortlisted for Dymocks Book of the Year 2022
We are thrilled to announce that The Happiest Boy on Earth by Eddie Jaku, illustrated by Nathaniel Eckstrom, has been shortlisted for the Dymocks of the Year 2022, in the Younger Readers category.
This prize was introduced in 2018 to celebrate the best literary talent of the year, as loved by Australians. The winners will be announced at on Monday, 28 November at the Dymocks flagship store on George Street in Sydney.
Best of luck to those nominated!
About the book
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.