See You When I See You

Dunne #5

by Rose Lagercrantz, Eva Eriksson (Illustrations)

A new story in the acclaimed and beloved chapter book series that began with New York Times Notable Book My Happy Life. Dani and Ella are reunited on a school trip, but it doesn't turn out as they expected.

Genres: Friendship, Childrens, Scandinavian Literature, Middle Grade, Chapter Books, Realistic Fiction, International

152 pages, Hardcover

Published August 1, 2017

About the author

Rose Lagercrantz is a popular Swedish author of books for children as well as for adults. Her first book was published in 1973. She has received many of the top Swedish literary awards, including the August Prize and the Astrid Lindgren Prize.

Reviews

[Kinga (oazaksiazek) · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Do zobaczenia następnym razem" to piąta część serii o Duni. Tym razem razem z dziewczynką udajemy się na szkolną wycieczkę do skansenu oraz w dalszym ciągu próbujemy oswoić się z sytuacją, jaka ma miejsce w domu głównej bohaterki.

To opowieść o wybaczaniu, wielkiej przyjaźni, odpowiednim zachowaniu i próbie radzenia sobie ze sprawami, których nie do końca rozumiemy.

Postawa ojca miejscami mało wyrozumiała w stosunku do innych, ale to po prostu taki typ bohatera. Z jednej strony go rozumiem, z drugiej będąc na jego miejscu, starałabym się to rozegrać inaczej.

[Kirjapallo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Olen lukenut 2 ekaa Dunne-kirjaa ja tykännyt niistä kovasti, mutta yleensä en lue samasta sarjasta kovin montaa kirjaa. Tänään kuitenkin sain kuulla eräältä äidiltä, että hänen 9-vuotias tyttärensä oli lukenut tämän ja saman tien pyytänyt muita osia omaksi! Tällainen erityinen kirja täytyi tietysti lukaista itsekin, vaikka pari osaa jäikin välistä.

Ja täytyy sanoa, että olihan tämä jälleen todella ihana!!

Tässä kirjassa Dunne pääsee luokkansa kanssa Skansenille, mutta kaksi luokan tyttöä kiusaa häntä ja niinpä Dunne marssii pois ja eksyy. Mutta sitten hän sattumalta tapaa maailman parhaan ystävänsä Ella Fridan!! Ja he ryhtyvät heti keksimään leikkejä. Tai oikeastaan Ella Frida keksii, koska Dunnen mielestä heidän pitäisi mennä takaisin muiden luokse...

Oi miten mahtavaa draamaa sisäisistä ristiriidoista tuleekaan! :D

Soppaan lisätään vielä isän uusi naisystävä ja pieleen mennyt ratsastushetki. Aivan mahtavaa. :)

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've enjoyed the previous four titles in this series from Sweden, and the fifth one is just as charming. Although the series is intended for elementary grade readers, its appeal is much wider than that, largely because of Dani's personality and her loving family. In this installment, Dani's second grade class goes on a field trip to Skansen where there are replicas of old buildings and various animals for students to see. Although Dani's teacher has cautioned the students about staying with the group and what to do if they happen to get lost, all that advice is thrown to the wind when she sees her best friend Ella, who has to attend another school after her family moved. The friends are thrilled to be reunited, and they spend time together. But Ella wants to bury their friendship necklaces to keep their friendship safe, and even though Dani doesn't want to part with hers, Ella insists. Her reluctance and frustration with her friend is evident in the text and illustrations, and readers will know that both girls are going to be in big trouble once their teachers find them. As if all this weren't enough, Dani's father has invited Sadie, the nurse he spent time with when he was injured, to have dinner with them. Dani isn't too thrilled about that and behaves badly, especially when the meal turns out to be roasted chicken. There are so many subtle delights to be found in this story, including Ella's conviction that the two girls' friendship is in danger since the necklaces are missing and Dani's having had the foresight to dig them both up earlier, and yes, the relationship between Dani and all her loved ones, including her grandparents. The illustrations help readers envision various characters and scenes, but honestly, this is one of the best early chapter books out there because of how it delicately touches on several important themes and issues that would preoccupy someone Dani's age. One thing's for sure: I'll keep reading these stories as long as the author keeps writing them. They are positively addictive and so well written, and they encourage readers to think between the lines.

[Michael Earp · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series is ADORABLE! If you want a slice of happy, read them!

[Storywraps · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dani, a second-grader, is about to start school. She is a bit apprehensive because she will not have her "best friend in the whole world" with her, Ella. Ella moved away. She does feel some happiness because her beloved father, Gianna, has returned home after being hospitalized for the summer due to a car accident. Another bright spot to focus on is the class trip every second grader gets to go on to the Skansen Zoo.

Her teacher carefully goes over the rules of the trip and cautions the kids that if they get separated or lost from the rest of the class they are stay put until someone seeks them out. Dani finds herself accosted by two of her classmates who infer that she looks like the monkeys. This tears at her heart and she runs away feeling oh so hurt by their cruel words.

Separated from her group she miraculously discovers her best friend Ella is also at the zoo. What are the chances of that? The two girls decide to sneak off and have an adventure all on their own. The heck with school protocol... their special friendship bond is more important than following old rules. Right? I don't think their teacher might agree with that decision so you?

When Dani returns home Sadie, a nurse her dad fell in love with during his stay in the hospital, is invited to dinner. Dani is not convinced she likes her all that much as the death of her mother is still raw in her psyche and she's not ready to move on to someone new.

Can Dani's world ever have harmony and peace once again? Will she find the happiness she so longs for? This wonderful story deals with family relationships, bullying, sprinkles of humour and a forever friendship. These concepts are interwoven throughout the story making it a very interesting and relatable read.

The black and white illustrations add such a lovely richness to the beautifully written story. The sentences are short with simple words so a confident beginning reader would be very comfortable reading it. It also would be a great to share together as a read-aloud. I highly recommend this book and the others in the series.

[Nicola · Rating 4 out of 5]

I ordered 'See You When I See You' and 'Where Dani Goes, Happy Follows' from the library as part of our study on Sweden. Miss 6 was so enchanted that we read both in the same day. They are books 5 and 6 in the series but that didn't matter, there was enough information in the books for us to get a solid feel for family dynamics and for the characters. We both loved the illustrations and the realism in the books and that both adults and children are depicted as having their own rich inner lives.

There are deep topics that the book touches on lightly and that acted as discussion points for us. We talked about the bullying, about differences in friendship, about standing up for ourselves, about teachers, and about Dani's complicated feelings about her Dad (who doesn't seem to understand her nearly so well as Grandma).

Miss 6 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes. We try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.

[Stephanie Tournas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rising second grader Dani lives with her dad, who is recovering from an accident. Her mother is dead. When her dad invites to dinner a nurse he came to know while in the hospital. Dani is not happy. Luckily her grandparents arrive to save the day. A field trip to the zoo provides the setting for a coincidental reunion with her old best friend Ella, where the girls get separated from their school groups and have an adventure. Family dynamics, bullying and friendship are all part of the relatable drama in Dani's world. Expressive pen and ink drawings grace every page. The humor and detail and are reminiscent of Pippi Longstocking characters. This lively Swedish import is a delight, either for kids new to independent reading, or as a family read aloud. It's part of a series, although it is not necessary to have read through the series to enjoy this story.

[Bridget · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dani is so cute and engaging. I really like these stories, they are warm and funny, the characters whimsical and yet realistic. In this book we see Dani beginning to become independent to question the things around her, she has anxieties about her dad's new relationship, missing her best friend and making new friends with her classmates. I love the fact that Dani and Ella are so close, a little bit naughty and desperate to maintain their friendship. This story focusses on a school trip to the zoo where the two girls become separated from their school mates, there is also a side story about horse riding which I wasn't so convinced with, but I get why it was there. As always the illustrations are stunning.

[Ms. Garr · Rating 4 out of 5]

Grade 1 and up; sweet fifth installment of this series of stories about Dani’s life (translated from Swedish). Once again the story spans one day, and once again it also centers around her friendship with Ella and how her feelings are entwined with Ella’s feelings. Even though the plot is similar to others in the series, the writing is so refreshingly simple and earnest - and the narration feels so reflective of a real child’s thoughts and feelings - that this and each of these short volumes feel like a true gem. Recommended.

[Beth · Rating 2 out of 5]

So, in all honesty, I have not read the other four books in this series. I think that is why I thought this book was a little odd. I don't know enough of the backstory, and for the writing, I feel like this book is more mature than the age that it is meant for. There were times when I did giggle out loud, but for most of the book I was confused and a little concerned. Maybe I should read the others first. Until then, I don't feel comfortable booktalking this book.

[Marianne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series is so darn satisfying, and so good at conveying what it's like to be a little kid with all the emotional complexity and lack of clarity that goes along with it. And yet, still happy and fun overall, and with simple sentences and limited vocabulary that make it age appropriate for chapter book readers.

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't realize this was part of a series when I picked it up. While I enjoyed it, I did feel as though I was missing out on some things by not having read the others. It did inspire to start at the beginning with Dani's story so I will be reading the series in order and then I feel I'll be more able to judge this installment.

[Pam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dani's adventures continue. Her dad is now home from the hospital and school has begun again. She runs into Ella on a class field trip and the two of them run off and have their own adventure. Then Sadie joins them for dinner. Again, the dad is portrayed as self focused. Dani is also self focused but that's expected at this character's age.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dani's field trip ends in disaster when she is pulled away from her best friend and leaves knowing Ella is unhappy. Her father mistakes Dani's mood as distaste for his new girlfriend, and they all need to work through their feelings before bedtime.

[Michele Coombridge · Rating 1 out of 5]

Potentially cute, but a bit clunky in parts. Lost in translation?? The story line seemed to missing some significant pieces of information and I was disappointed in this one.
Still love you though, Gecko Press!

[Pernilla (ett_eget_rum) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Det är lite som vanligt i Dunnes värld, och min 8-åring gillar det. Själv tycker jag att det är lite långrandigt emellanåt, massa text och lite tråkigt språk, men men. Barnet gillar det och jag gillar att läsa för henne, ändå win!

[Lyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is so good; it doesn't flinch from exploring difficult and painful experiences in children's lives but the story is told with a light touch and much humour. Highly recommended for 7-9 year olds.

[Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read & reviewed for The Bookbag:
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[Emma · Rating 3 out of 5]

Inte favoriten men den var ändå bra.

[Saoirse · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sympathique cinquième tome de cette série jeunesse réjouissante à lire. C'est mignon de suivre l'amitié et la vie de ces deux petites héroïnes

[Erja Linnonmaa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nyt ollaan jo tokalla! Sarja jatkuu samalla huipputasolla kuin ennenkin.

[Jill CD · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute story about friendship. It is part if a series but can be read as a stand alone. Grades 2 and up.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Longer and better than #4. Phew. Dad's getting it together again. Dani is learning a lot about life, but still retaining her optimism.

[Melisande · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Joanne Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first one in this outstanding series which I hesitate to give five stars. It has many great points, including continued drama, kid-centric emotion, flawless illustration, and developing characters, but it can't quite live up to those that came before. That said, it is still light years beyond most books for this target age. NYT got it right when they wished all chapter books were this quality. —Completely besotted!

[Helena Paciorek · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.75

[Sharon Joseph]

awesome !!!!