{"product_id":"ebb-and-flow-paperback","title":"Ebb and Flow - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHeather Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e One summer, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e after a long plane ride \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e and a rotten bad year \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e I went to Grandma Jo's. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e It was my mother's idea. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Jett, what you need is a change of scenery. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e I think she needed a change of scenery, too. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e One without me. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Because that rotten bad year? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e That was my fault. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Thus begins the poignant story, told in free verse, of eleven-year-old Jett. Last year, Jett and his mother had moved to a new town for a fresh start after his father went to jail. But Jett soon learned that fresh starts aren't all they're cracked up to be. When he befriended a boy with a difficult home life, Jett found himself in a cycle of bad decisions that culminated in the betrayal of a friend - a shameful secret he still hasn't forgiven himself for. Will a summer spent with his unconventional grandmother help Jett find his way to redemption? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Writing in artfully crafted free-verse vignettes, Heather Smith uses a deceptively simple style to tell a powerful and emotionally charged story. The engaging narrative and the mystery of Jett's secret keep the pages turning and will appeal to both reluctant and avid readers. This captivating book offers a terrific opportunity for classroom discussions about the many ways to tell a story and how a small number of carefully chosen words can have a huge impact. It also showcases the positive character traits of empathy resilience, courage, and responsibility. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Heather Smith is the author of many critically acclaimed children's books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Agony of Bun O'Keefe \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden.\u003c\/i\u003e Her middle-grade novel in verse, \u003ci\u003eEbb \u0026amp; Flow\u003c\/i\u003e, won the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award and was nominated for the Governor General's Literary Award. Originally from Newfoundland, Heather now lives in Waterloo, Ontario, with her husband and three children. Her East Coast roots inspire much of her writing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 232\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 8.7 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 07, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebb \u0026amp; Flow\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766773678368,"sku":"9781525303357","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a4c819b94f06f7ea2afacee1985cd4c3.webp?v=1780298681","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/ebb-and-flow-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}