{"product_id":"hans-christian-andersen-lives-next-door-hardcover","title":"Hans Christian Andersen Lives Next Door - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCary Fagan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChelsea O'Byrne\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe arrival of a mysterious new neighbor inspires a kid to write her own poetry in this humorous and unforgettable new middle-grade novel by award-winning author Cary Fagan.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAndie Gladman is your typical kid -- she lives in a small town, doesn't have many friends and quietly puts up with taunts from the school bully, Myrtle Klinghoffer. But one day, a new neighbor moves into the house next to Andie's family . . . and he looks awfully familiar. Could he be famous author Hans Christian Andersen? Andie sure thinks so, and the arrival of this well-known writer inspires Andie to write her \u003ci\u003eown \u003c\/i\u003epoems (with a feminist twist) based on his classic fairy tales. Her newfound hobby leads her to make a friend and finally feel some excitement about her previously quiet life . . . but will a shocking revelation change everything for Andie?\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCARY FAGAN\u003c\/b\u003e's numerous kids' books include \u003ci\u003eWater, Water\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The Collected Works of Gretchen Oyster\u003c\/i\u003e, which was a JLG selection, the Kaspar Snit novels, the Wolfie \u0026amp; Fly chapter books, and the picture books \u003ci\u003eLittle Blue Chair\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhat Are You Doing, Benny?\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBear Wants to Sing \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eKing Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e, which was shortlisted for the Governor General's Award. \u003ci\u003eMr. Zinger's Hat\u003c\/i\u003e, another of his picture books, was awarded the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award and the IODE Jean Throop Award. He has also won the Vicky Metcalf Award for Literature for Young People for his body of work. Cary was born and raised in Toronto, where he continues to live with his family. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHELSEA O'BYRNE \u003c\/b\u003egraduated from Emily Carr University of Art + Design with a B.F.A. in Illustration. Since then, she has worked primarily in editorial illustration and children's books. She is the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eIf I Were King\u003c\/i\u003e, and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eBibi's Got Game\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTeatime Around the World\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHello Crow\u003c\/i\u003e and other books. Chelsea is currently working on her seventh picture book. She is based in Vancouver, British Columbia.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.6 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 05, 2023\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 Hans Christian Andersen Lives Next Door\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 4.2\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764782989600,"sku":"9781774880159","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8a5eba37fa1e1244fae7f9980ba89526.webp?v=1780254566","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/hans-christian-andersen-lives-next-door-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}