Happy Himself

By Jeff Tilden

Happy Bowman and his friends are about to embark on the awkward years of adolescence Life before middle school was close to perfect. As the most popular kid, best athlete, and most fun-loving guy in Landsboro, Happy expected sixth grade would be no different. Teenagers, facial hair, fashion trends, social status, and big-time bullies rule the hallways of Belton Middle School. How will Happy respond when he's thrown into a new world with unexpected changes?Follow best friends, Happy and Rosa, on their many misadventures during year one of middle school. Along with their friends, the twins (Jonathan and Nathan), and Happy's brother, Moe, the gang's childhood innocence is challenged when the rich kids from across town begin to send pranks their way. Happy wrestles with trying to maintain his identity while also looking to impress the girl of his dreams.Set in the early 1990s, this book is a fun story that is perfect for kids who like to read. However, its also a great read for adults who like to reminisce about their own school days and life in the 80s and 90s The story is a heart-warming, coming of age tale that demonstrates the importance of finding your identity, and being a kind and honest person despite those who bully.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1070791636
• ISBN13: 9781070791630
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 385 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"