{"product_id":"the-happiest-boy-on-earth-the-incredible-story-of-the-happiest-man-on-earth-9781760985608","title":"The Happiest Boy on Earth: The Incredible Story of the Happiest Man on Earth","description":"\u003cb\u003eA picture book adaptation for older readers (8+ years) based on the extraordinary bestselling adult title\u003ci\u003e THE HAPPIEST MAN ON EARTH\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eLife can be beautiful if you make it beautiful. It is up to you.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When Eddie was 18, he was sent to a concentration camp. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The story of Eddie's life unfolds beautifully, sensitively, heartbreakingly through his words, and exquisite illustrations by Nathaniel Eckstrom. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSHORTLISTED FOR DYMOCKS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 FOR YOUNGER READERS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEddie Jaku OAM\u003c\/b\u003e, was born Abraham Jakubowicz in Germany in 1920. In World War 2, Eddie was imprisoned in Buchenwald and Auschwitz concentration camps. In 1945, he was sent on a death march but escaped. Finally, he was rescued by Allied soldiers. In 1950 he moved with family to Australia where he has lived since. Eddie has volunteered at the Sydney Jewish Museum since its inception in 1992. Eddie was married to Flore for 75 years. They have two sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Eddie passed away in October 2021, aged 101. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNathaniel Eckstrom i\u003c\/b\u003es one of Australia's leading children's illustrators. He has illustrated over twenty titles, including Meg McKinlay's\u003ci\u003eDuck!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eA number of Nathaniel's books have been shortlisted for the CBCA Book of the Year Awards.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"MacMillan Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50674128027922,"sku":"9781760985608","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_30e0d085-0fc2-43c1-806e-18e04681b092.jpg?v=1733853990","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-happiest-boy-on-earth-the-incredible-story-of-the-happiest-man-on-earth-9781760985608","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}