{"product_id":"mend-a-story-of-divorce-hardcover","title":"Mend: A Story of Divorce - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnthony Edward Zuiker\u003c\/b\u003e (With), \u003cb\u003eGarry Leach\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eSophia Recca\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMend: A Story of Divorce\u003c\/i\u003e is the first in a series of graphic novels written by young adults for their peers.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSophia, the fourteen-year-old author and protagonist, tells the heart-wrenching story of her parents' divorce. She was just nine years old, happy and enjoying life with her mom, dad, and little brother in Las Vegas, Nevada. Unexpectedly, one night, a violent argument disrupted her sleep and shattered her life. The next morning, her parents told her the dreaded news--they were getting divorced. Her dad was moving to California, while Sophia and her brother would stay with their mom. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Any child who has experienced the trauma of divorce will understand Sophia's reactions: First, she blamed herself. But then, she remembered a note a teacher once wrote on her report card, and was inspired to focus on bringing both parents back into her life. Even if they could not be under the same roof, she thought, they could still share in caring for her and her brother. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Sophia's story will resonate with children (and adults) who have faced a split in their family, or who have friends dealing with divorce. The book includes helpful advice for parents, as well as a special Teacher's Corner page. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Zuiker Press is proud to publish stories about important current topics for kids and adolescents, written by their peers, that will help them cope with the challenges they face in today's troubled world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichelle and Anthony E. Zuiker are the Founders of Zuiker Press. The husband and wife couple develop and publish \"real\" stories of young people suffering from issues that affect children every day. Mrs. Zuiker is an 18-year educator from Las Vegas, Nevada. Mr. Zuiker is well known as the Creator\/Executive of the \"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation\" franchise on CBS - the most successful TV show in global history.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Sophia Recca is a 14-year-old from Las Vegas, Nevada. She attends private school, where she is a \"straight A\" student. Sophia likes arts and crafts, watching TV with her father, and spending fun weekends with her mother. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Illustrator Garry Leach is a British artist best known for his work co-creating the new MARVELMAN with writer Alan Moore. As an artist Garry was a frequent contributor to 2000 AD, working on DAN DARE, JUDGE DREDD, THE V.C.s, and FUTURE SHOCKS. At DC Comics, Garry worked on the LEGION of SUPERHEROES, HIT MAN, MONARCHY, and the GLOBAL FREQUENCY. Garry has been a cover artist for DC Comics, 2000AD, Virgin Comics and Dynamic Forces, and he inked Chris Weston on THE TWELVE for Marvel Comics.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.5 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 06, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769794691360,"sku":"9781947378001","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/69c5b79c37264623c9f9283f03d27b25.webp?v=1780356815","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/mend-a-story-of-divorce-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}