Then We'll Be Happy
| By: | Alan Carrigan |
| Publisher: | Chicken House Books |
| Published: | July 2026 |
| Pages: | 272 |
| Categories: | Young Adult/Teen |
| Language: | English |
| Available as: | Paperback |
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If you're always thinking tha the next big thing will make you happy. What about right now? Seventeen-year-old Sam, who has cerebral palsy, wants some control over his life. When he is excluded from yet another school trip and has to spend the day with his bully, it's the tipping point. But in his campaign for change, Sam gets more than he bargained for ...
Review
'A fun rom-com in an exciting yet authentic setting.' - Irish Independent
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