{"product_id":"next-stop-a-graphic-novel-paperback","title":"Next Stop: (A Graphic Novel) - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDebbie Fong\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet ready for a graphic novel road trip with more than just a few bumps in the road! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMiddle schooler Pia is dealing with grief as she finds herself on the biggest adventure of her life--a bus tour stopping at weird and wacky roadside attractions. Inspired by a real life road trip and touching on tough topics, but filled with warmth and humor-- Next Stop is a \"remarkable debut.\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e) about family, friendship, and moving on. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePia is a soft-spoken middle schooler whose life is turned upside down after the loss of her younger brother, followed by her parents' decision to move to a new town. In an effort to get her mind off of the troubles at home, Pia goes on a bus tour with a family friend, stopping at weird and wacky roadside attractions. The final destination: a mysterious underground lake. The locals say it has magical powers; Pia won't admit she believes in it, but she's holding on to hope that the waters may hold the answer to mending her broken family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe trip is much more than the final stop. The friendships that Pia makes along the way are just as valuable as the destination itself. \u003ci\u003eNext Stop\u003c\/i\u003e explores grief, resilience, and learning how to laugh again. Debbie Fong weaves together an incredibly strong debut filled with humor and heart, with a splash of mystery and magic.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDebbie Fong is an Ignatz-nominated comic artist and illustrator based in Brooklyn, New York. She has illustrated multiple children's nonfiction books, including the best-selling How to Be a Person. She is also the artist behind POMMO Press, an online art shop selling prints, stationery, and other fun goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.9 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 19, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748799316256,"sku":"9780593425183","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d18de5409fbd24021128b5f597412f29_5ebd5685-64b5-4c37-a904-d1cf9e3c84fe.webp?v=1779916505","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/next-stop-a-graphic-novel-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}