Sadness is a feeling Anika cannot shake. She feels as if her life has no purpose or passion. Her unhappiness has been with her for so long, she’s forgotten what joy feels like. Still, she tries to put on a happy face. and Anika doesn’t have the energy to keep on pretending.        With support and encouragement from her two best friends, Anika agrees to talk with a school counselor. She hopes for a quick fix, a speedy remedy, a permanent cure. But that may require patience, practice, and effort. is a dramatic, empowering chapter book that Educators and group leaders can supplement the story with a The guide provides self-reflection questions and group activities to thoughtfully engage readers with the content, which includes strategies for coping with sadness, such as meditation, exercise, healthy eating, vision boards, journaling, and joy seeking.   Award-winning author and school counselor Jennifer Licate’s celebrated series, , also includes these popular titles: , , and