{"product_id":"my-life-in-dioramas-hardcover","title":"My Life in Dioramas - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTara Altebrando\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKate Marino knows very well that home is where her heart is, and if she had any say in the matter, her heart would stay put in Big Red. The old, rambling farmhouse has withstood the test of time with her family, but now Kate's parents have decided to sell it from under her feet. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The preventative solution: sabotage the realtor's tours with the help of best friends and a plan that has maximum stinkage potential. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The back-up plan: hang on to at least a little bit of life at Big Red by creating shoebox dioramas of each room. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But even with a full-scale assault, will her mission be a success? And if not, what will the diorama of Kate's future look like? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With a keen eye for capturing the moments that matter, acclaimed author Tara Altebrando explores the pain-and promise-of letting go. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e CCSS-aligned curriculum guidecan be found online at http: \/\/www.rpcurriculumguides.com\/curriculum_guides.html\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTara Altebrando\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of several novels, including \u003ci\u003eThe Battle of Darcy Lane, The Best Night of Your (Pathetic) Life\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDreamland Social Club\u003c\/i\u003e (a \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book for Teens of 2011). She is also the co-author of \u003ci\u003eRoomies\u003c\/i\u003e with Sara Zarr. Tara is a Harvard grad living in Astoria, New York, with her husband and two daughters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.3 x 5.3 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 28, 2015\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 My Life in Dioramas\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 4.6\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757244481824,"sku":"9780762456819","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/cb5ca967fdc2a0ad13520d56dfd32eb7.webp?v=1780097671","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/my-life-in-dioramas-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}