{"product_id":"optimists-die-first-paperback","title":"Optimists Die First - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSusin Nielsen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward-winning author Susin Nielsen has written a laugh-out-loud and heartrending novel for fans of Robyn Schneider's \u003ci\u003eExtraordinary Means\u003c\/i\u003e and Cammie McGovern's \u003ci\u003eSay What You Will\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeware: Life ahead. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSixteen-year-old Petula de Wilde is anything but wild. A former crafting fiend with a happy life, Petula shut herself off from the world after a family tragedy. She sees danger in all the ordinary things, like crossing the street, a bug bite, or a germy handshake. She knows: life is out to get you. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe worst part of her week is her comically lame mandatory art therapy class with a small group of fellow misfits. Then a new boy, Jacob, appears at school and in her therapy group. He seems so normal and confident, though he has a prosthetic arm; and soon he teams up with Petula on a hilarious project, gradually inspiring her to let go of some of her fears. But as the two grow closer, a hidden truth behind why he's in the group threatens to derail them, unless Petula takes a huge risk. . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise: \u003cbr\u003eBank Street Best Children's Books of the Year \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Nielsen writes with sensitivity, empathy, and humor.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews, \u003c\/i\u003eStarred \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Nielsen excels at depicting troubled, clever teenagers in familiar environments.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal, \u003c\/i\u003e Starred \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" An] empathic and deeply moving story, balanced by sharply funny narration and dialogue.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003eStarred \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A poignant exploration into the nuances of healing.\" --\u003ci\u003eQuill and Quire, \u003c\/i\u003e Starred\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSusin Nielsen got her start feeding cast and crew on the popular television series \u003ci\u003eDegrassi Junior High. \u003c\/i\u003eThey hated her food, but they saw a spark in her writing. Nielsen went on to pen sixteen episodes of the hit TV show. Since then she has written for many Canadian TV series. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNielsen's first two young adult novels, \u003ci\u003eWord Nerd \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eDear George Clooney: Please Marry My Mom, \u003c\/i\u003ewon critical acclaim and multiple young readers' choice awards. \u003ci\u003eThe Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen\u003c\/i\u003e won the prestigious Governor General's Literary Award and the Canadian Library Association's Children's Book of the Year. Most recently, \u003ci\u003eWe Are All Made of Molecules\u003c\/i\u003e was shortlisted for the Governor General's Literary Award, longlisted for the Carnegie Medal, and nominated for the Canadian Library Association's Children's Book of the Year. Nielsen lives in Vancouver with her family and two extremely destructive cats. Visit her at susinnielsen.com; on Facebook at Susin Nielsen, Author; and on Twitter at @susinnielsen.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 20, 2018\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 Optimists Die First\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758642331936,"sku":"9780553496932","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/bb359ad1b2ab287ba7f8135e4e080a8f.webp?v=1780131344","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/optimists-die-first-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}