{"product_id":"half-a-chance-paperback","title":"Half a Chance - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCynthia Lord\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*\"With winning results, Lord brings the same sensitivity to the subject of dementia that she brought to autism in her Newbery Honor book, \u003ci\u003eRules\u003c\/i\u003e.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA moving middle-grade novel from the Newbery Honor author of \u003ci\u003eRules\u003c\/i\u003e.When Lucy's family moves to an old house on a lake, Lucy tries to see her new home through her camera's lens, as her father has taught her -- he's a famous photographer, away on a shoot. Will her photos ever meet his high standards? When she discovers that he's judging a photo contest, Lucy decides to enter anonymously. She wants to find out if her eye for photography is really special -- or only good enough.As she seeks out subjects for her photos, Lucy gets to know Nate, the boy next door. But slowly the camera reveals what Nate doesn't want to see: his grandmother's memory is slipping away, and with it much of what he cherishes about his summers on the lake. This summer, Nate will learn about the power of art to show truth. And Lucy will learn how beauty can change lives...including her own.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCynthia Lord is the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eRules\u003c\/i\u003e, a Newbery Honor Book and a Schneider Family Book Award winner, as well as the critically acclaimed \u003ci\u003eHalf a Chance\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Handful of Stars\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBecause of the Rabbit\u003c\/i\u003e. She made her picture-book debut with \u003ci\u003eHot Rod Hamster\u003c\/i\u003e, which won several awards, including the Parents' Choice Award, and is the author of the Shelter Pet Squad chapter book series. She lives in Maine with her family. Visit her at cynthialord.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7.4 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 10, 2016\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 Half a Chance\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 4.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756609241376,"sku":"9780545035347","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9e4a5f40f5be6019b0020b833ee9f50f.webp?v=1780082150","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/half-a-chance-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}