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The Happiness Box

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The Happiness Box

By Mark Greenwood About · Illustrated by Andrew Mclean About

In 1942, Sergeant “Griff” Griffin was a prisoner of war. With Christmas approaching, he decided to make a book for the children cooped up in nearby Changi Prison. The book was said to contain the secrets to happiness. But the enemy was suspicious …

With this picture book, award winners Mark Greenwood and Andrew McLean bring to life the inspirational true story of a book that became a National Treasure.

CategoriesBooksKindnessPrisoners of WarSingaporeWar Stories
AuthorMark Greenwood About
IllustratorAndrew Mclean About
Type Of BookAustralian Picture Book
FormatPaperback
ISBN9781760654474
Published8/12/2021
Price Per CopyRRP $16.99
1–9 copies$15.29
10–19 copies$14.44
20+ copies$13.59

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Mark Greenwood

Mark is a musician and award-winning children s author. His books aim to foster a greater appreciation and understanding of Australian myths and legends. Mark enjoys working with students of all ages, inspiring and developing their natural curiosity about books and writing. He has twice won the Western Australian Premier s Award for children s books and Simpson and His Donkey was Honour Book in 2009 at the Children s Book Council of Australia Awards. He is married to Fran Lessac and they live with their two children in Western Australia. For more information about Mark s work, please visit his website: http://www.markgreenwood.com.au

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Andrew Mclean

Andrew McLean has taught painting, drawing and art, but is now a full-time painter and illustrator of children’s books. Many of the books he has illustrated have received awards from the Children’s Book Council of Australia. Andrew and his wife, Janet, have also created many popular and award-winning picture books together, including Hector and Maggie, Dog Tales and Josh.

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