{"product_id":"shermy-and-shake-the-not-so-nice-neighbor-paperback","title":"Shermy and Shake, the Not-So-Nice Neighbor - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKirby Larson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eShinji Fujioka\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An understated slice-of-life story. . . . Earnestly told, low-conflict vignettes affirm the compassion and understanding that friendship can require to bloom.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen a new kid comes to stay with his grandmother at the house next door, Shermy's plans for a quiet, relaxing summer are completely upended. That's because Shake is \u003ci\u003enothing \u003c\/i\u003elike Shermy. And Shermy is \u003ci\u003enothing \u003c\/i\u003elike Shake. Shermy\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003elikes to read quietly in the shade of a tree. He knows the proper way to do a puzzle. He collects treasures in the pouch he wears around his neck, and the books on his shelves are alphabetized by author. Shake\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003elikes to play street hockey or space explorers. He gobbles up rocket ice pops and Toaster Tarts. He shows up unannounced and plays board games by his own rules. As the two boys are forced to spend more and more time together, will they learn how to get along? Or will it be one long countdown until Shake goes home? Newbery Honor recipient Kirby Larson teams up with debut illustrator Shinji Fujioka to create a humorous and heartfelt ode to summer--and to unexpected friendships.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirby Larson\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of numerous books for children, including the Newbery Honor-winning historical novel \u003ci\u003eHattie Big Sky, \u003c\/i\u003eand is the coauthor of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebest-selling\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003enonfiction picture book \u003ci\u003eNubs: The True Story of a Mutt\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e a Marine \u0026amp; a Miracle. \u003c\/i\u003eShe lives with her husband in Kenmore, Washington. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eShinji Fujioka\u003c\/b\u003e was born and raised in Hawaii, where he ignored sun, sand, and surf in favor of reading, playing video games, and drawing lots of ninjas, superheroes, and all manner of weaponry. \u003ci\u003eShermy and Shake, the Not-So-Nice Neighbor \u003c\/i\u003eis his first book. He lives in Utah with his family.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 7.7 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 09, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764813791520,"sku":"9781536233094","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/888f853bb122d438bdc0c7eeb8e7a272.webp?v=1780255485","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/shermy-and-shake-the-not-so-nice-neighbor-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}