{"product_id":"james-to-the-rescue-the-masterpiece-adventures-book-two-paperback","title":"James to the Rescue: The Masterpiece Adventures Book Two - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElise Broach\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKelly Murphy\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this Masterpiece Adventure, the second in a chapter book series for younger readers from \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eElise Broach, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eMasterpiece\u003c\/i\u003e, Marvin the beetle is going collecting with his family. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAll is good and well until Uncle Albert gets hurt. Marvin needs James's help to save Uncle Albert before it's too late. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames to the Rescue\u003c\/i\u003e captures the miniature world of Marvin the beetle and his special friendship with James. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for The Adventures of Marvin and James: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A winsome series debut . . . a sweet story of cross-species friendship.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Just right for a younger crowd. . . . Despite the simplicity of Broach's pared-down sentences, the story brims with both emotion and moments of quiet wisdom.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"New readers will be rewarded for the effort by this page-turning adventure, which is written throughout with emotional authenticity and illustrated with lively pen-and-ink illustrations in a brown and gray palette, ending with a very satisfying conclusion.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eMasterpiece: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Inventive . . . Broach . . . packs this fast-moving story with perennially seductive themes: hidden lives and secret friendships, miniature worlds lost to disbelievers . . . Broach and Kelly show readers something new.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Delightful intricacies of beetle life . . . blend seamlessly with the suspenseful caper as well as the sentimental story of a complicated-but-rewarding friendship . . . Murphy's charming pen-and-ink drawings populate the short chapters of this funny, winsome novel.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This marvelous story is sure to be a hit.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead all of the Masterpiece Adventures: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Miniature World of Marvin \u0026amp; James\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames to the Rescue \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTrouble at School for Marvin \u0026amp; James \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElise Broach\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author of books for children and young adults, including \u003ci\u003eDesert Crossing, Shakespeare's Secret\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMasterpiece\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Superstition Mountain Mysteries series. Her books have been selected as ALA Notable Books, Junior Library Guild selections, the recipient of an E.B. White Read Aloud Award, and an Edgar Award nominee, among other distinctions. She lives in Connecticut with her family. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKelly Murphy\u003c\/b\u003e has illustrated many books for children including \u003ci\u003eMasterpiece\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAlex and the Amazing Time Machine\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist books. She lives in Providence, Rhode Island.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.1 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 April 11, 2017\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 James to the Rescue\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772588163360,"sku":"9781250103789","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/de1a7aebbbb41ab0b2674a96656a88fd.webp?v=1780408958","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/james-to-the-rescue-the-masterpiece-adventures-book-two-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}