{"product_id":"harvey-and-the-extraordinary-paperback","title":"Harvey and the Extraordinary - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEliza Martin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAnna Bron\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImaginative, self-confident, EXTRAORDINARY Mimi steps into the spotlight in this charming debut with an emotional heart.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you were to imagine an extraordinary moment of destiny, I bet you wouldn't imagine it in a kitchen on a particularly ordinary Wednesday. I bet you wouldn't imagine a plate of cheese and crackers or a replacement best friend--but this was my moment. Because when my Dad left to be a trick high diver in Mr. Morelli's Big Top Circus Extravaganza, he left his ordinary life to achieve his extraordinary destiny. Grandma didn't realize she had just handed me the key to my extraordinary life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMimi is the expert in all things extraordinary, like snow days, blue raspberry candy, and especially her dad, who recently joined the circus. And she's sure he'll be back to recruit her once she proves how extraordinary she can be. With her new hamster as her assistant, Mimi starts rehearsals for a marvelous mime show. But her moody older brother and needy ex-best-friend--not to mention memories of the day her dad left home--keep interfering with her plans.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStill, Mimi throws herself into her act. Everything has to be perfect for her dad's return--even if no one but her hamster believes in her. Even if Mimi is starting to doubt her own story, too.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDebut author Eliza Martin's quirky characters are brought vividly to life by Anna Bron's endearing art in this charming novel about savoring the extraordinary in even the most difficult moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eELIZA MARTIN \u003c\/strong\u003eis a writer, theatre artist, and arts educator. She works with children and youth in Toronto, Ontario. \u003cem\u003eHarvey and the Extraordinary\u003c\/em\u003e, based on her 2018 play, is her debut novel.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eANNA BRON\u003c\/strong\u003e studied traditional animation at Sheridan College. She illustrated the award-winning picture book \u003cem\u003eSalma the Syrian Chef\u003c\/em\u003e and has animated, designed, and directed commercials and short films. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 7.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 03, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768016470304,"sku":"9781773215440","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/08510cffe465f4af8a3d0b14df361d12_f240f492-bcbd-47e1-b033-8edf4a1a5eca.webp?v=1780322691","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/harvey-and-the-extraordinary-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}