{"product_id":"julia-and-the-shark-hardcover","title":"Julia and the Shark - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKiran Millwood Hargrave\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTom de Freston\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Deep beautiful, and true--a classic from cover to cover.\" \u003cbr\u003e --#\u003ci\u003e1 New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Eoin Colfer\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThere are more secrets in the ocean than in the sky... \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Ten-year-old Julia loves the mysteries of the ocean and marine biology, just like her scientist mother. Her family is spending the summer on a remote island where her mom is searching for the elusive Greenland shark, a creature that might be older than the trees, and so rare that it's only been seen a few times. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But the ocean is reluctant to give up its secrets, and Julia tries not to worry as her mother returns disappointed at the end of each day. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Determined to prove that the shark is real, Julia sets off on a quest to find it herself, armed with a set of coordinates, a compass, and her trusty rain jacket. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e She soon realizes that there are some journeys you shouldn't go on alone. As Julia comes face to face with the dark and wondrous truths of the sea, she finds the strength to leave the shark in the depths and kick up towards the light. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Through a unique blend of poetic prose and stunning illustrations, \u003ci\u003eJulia and the Shark\u003c\/i\u003e tells an unforgettable story full of dark depths and starry skies, courage and hope.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This lyrical, deeply moving middle grade novel about one family's fierce love and resilience is perfect for starting conversations about mental health and how it's okay to not be okay. \u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKiran Millwood Hargrave\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eTom de Freston\u003c\/b\u003e met in 2009, when Kiran was a student and Tom was artist-in-residence at Cambridge University. They have been a couple and collaborators ever since, but \u003ci\u003eJulia and the Shark \u003c\/i\u003eis their first novel. Kiran is the award-winning, bestselling author of stories including \u003ci\u003eThe Girl of Ink \u0026amp; Stars\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Way Past Winter\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Deathless Girls\u003c\/i\u003e, and Tom is making his illustrative debut, having worked as an acclaimed artist for many years.\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 0.76 x 8.78 x 6.5 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 March 28, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772328083744,"sku":"9781454948681","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b28bb3cd1a86aa7275356769ecc47808_17948ce6-c7d4-46c0-83df-83ffec93731b.webp?v=1780403237","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/julia-and-the-shark-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}