{"product_id":"navigating-early-paperback","title":"Navigating Early - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eClare Vanderpool\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Just the sort of book that saves lives by igniting a passion for reading.\" --James Patterson \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Reminiscent of \u003ci\u003eHuckleberry Finn.\u003c\/i\u003e\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Michael L. Printz Honor Winner\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From the author of Newbery Medal winner \u003ci\u003eMoon Over Manifest\u003c\/i\u003e comes the odyssey-like adventure of two boys' incredible quest on the Appalachian Trail. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When Jack Baker's father sends him from his home in Kansas to attend a boys' boarding school in Maine, Jack doesn't know what to expect. Certainly not Early Auden, the strangest of boys. Early keeps to himself, reads the number pi as a story, and refuses to accept truths others take for granted. Jack, feeling lonely and out of place, connects with Early, and the two become friends. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e During a break from school, the boys set out for the Appalachian Trail on a quest for a great black bear. As Jack and Early travel deeper into the mountains, they meet peculiar and dangerous characters, and they make some shocking discoveries. But their adventure is only just beginning. Will Jack's and Early's friendship last the journey? Can the boys make it home alive? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection\u003cbr\u003e An ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book \u003cbr\u003e A \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003eEditor's Choice\u003cbr\u003e A \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller\u003cbr\u003e An Indie Pick\u003cbr\u003e A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003e A\u003ci\u003e School Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003eBest Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003e A \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eReviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003e A \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e Books for Youth Editors' Choice Selection\u003cbr\u003e A \u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e Best Children's Book\u003cbr\u003e A Texas Lone Star Reading List Selection\u003cbr\u003eA Notable Children's Book in Language Arts Book\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eDown East Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e Best of Maine Book\u003cbr\u003eA North Carolina Young Adult Book Award Master List Selection\u003cbr\u003eAn Iowa Children's Choice Award Finalist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCLARE VANDERPOOL's debut novel, \u003ci\u003eMoon Over Manifest, \u003c\/i\u003e won the 2011 Newbery Medal for the most distinguished contribution to children's literature. This second novel will continue to astound readers with Clare's incredible writing prowess.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.84 x 7.71 x 5.13 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 23, 2014\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 Navigating Early\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 5.2\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51754201284896,"sku":"9780307930651","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a762ad79a3d056303e53ef3b4e5498e8.webp?v=1780035586","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/navigating-early-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}