{"product_id":"sticks-stones-paperback","title":"Sticks \u0026 Stones - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAbby Cooper\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSticks \u0026amp; Stones\u003c\/i\u003e by Abby Cooper is a feel-good middle grade debut with just a dash of magic...\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEver since she was a baby, the words people use to describe Elyse have instantly appeared on her arms and legs. At first it was just \"cute\" and \"adorable,\" but as she's gotten older and kids have gotten meaner, words like \"loser\" and \"pathetic\" appear, and those words bubble up and itch. And then there are words like \"interesting,\" which she's not really sure how to feel about. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow, at age twelve, she's starting middle school, and just when her friends who used to accept and protect her are drifting away, she receives an anonymous note saying \"I know who you are, and I know what you're dealing with. I want to help.\" As Elyse works to solve the mystery of who is sending her these notes, she also finds new ways to accept who she is and to become her best self. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFans of \u003ci\u003eWonder \u003c\/i\u003eby R.J. Palacio will enjoy this book for its similar writing style, compelling characters, and upbeat tone...A quirky, clever, and lighthearted look at what it means to accept oneself...\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbby Cooper\u003c\/b\u003e, a former teacher and school librarian, lives in Minnesota with her miniature poodle, Louis, and a whole bunch of books. Her favorite things in the world (besides writing) are getting and giving book recommendations and sharing her love of reading with others. In her spare time, she likes eating cupcakes, running along the Mississippi River, and watching a lot of bad reality TV. \u003ci\u003eSticks \u0026amp; Stones\u003c\/i\u003e is her first novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.5 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 03, 2017\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 Sticks \u0026amp; Stones\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 4.8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772577906976,"sku":"9781250115263","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3346f6e3cde441e8b8960636922d56f2.webp?v=1780408781","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/sticks-stones-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}