{"product_id":"shelter-hardcover","title":"Shelter - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristie Matheson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA heart-wrenching middle grade debut that considers homelessness from one girl's perspective and explores deep truths about the resounding impact of empathy. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eOne for the Murphys\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePaper Things\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFifth grade can be tough for anyone. There are cliques and mean kids and homework and surprise math tests. But after tragedy strikes her family, almost-eleven-year-old Maya has a painful secret that makes many days feel nearly impossible. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd today might be Maya's toughest yet. Her family is on edge, she needs to travel alone across the city, a bully is out to get her, and Maya has to face this winter's biggest rainstorm without a coat or an umbrella. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut even on the rainiest days, there's hope that the sun will come out soon. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEmotional and compassionate, \u003ci\u003eShelter\u003c\/i\u003e looks at homelessness through one girl's eyes and explores the power of empathy, friendship, and love.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristie Matheson is the author and illustrator of many picture books, including \u003ci\u003eTap the Magic Tree\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTouch the Brightest Star\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBird Watch\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eShelter\u003c\/i\u003e is her first novel. She lives in San Francisco with her family. Find her on Instagram at @christiematheson.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.2 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 12, 2021\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 Shelter\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 4.7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767887036704,"sku":"9780593376386","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/fe7b31d80e9d23908d87e73a154a6379.webp?v=1780319468","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/shelter-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}