{"product_id":"the-nest-paperback-2","title":"The Nest - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKenneth Oppel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJon Klassen\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Nest\u003c\/i\u003e leaves a lasting mark on the memory.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSteve just wants to save his baby brother--but what will he lose in the bargain? Kenneth Oppel's (\u003ci\u003eSilverwing\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Boundless\u003c\/i\u003e) haunting gothic tale for fans of \u003ci\u003eCoraline\u003c\/i\u003e, is one of the most acclaimed books of the year, receiving six starred reviews. Illustrations from Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor some kids summer is a sun-soaked season of fun. But for Steve, it's just another season of worries. Worries about his sick newborn baby brother who is fighting to survive, worries about his parents who are struggling to cope, even worries about the wasp's nest looming ominously from the eaves. So when a mysterious wasp queen invades his dreams, offering to \"fix\" the baby, Steve thinks his prayers have been answered. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAll he has to do is say \"Yes.\" But \"yes\" is a powerful word. It is also a dangerous one. And once it is uttered, can it be taken back? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCelebrated author Kenneth Oppel creates an eerie masterpiece in this compelling story that explores disability and diversity, fears and dreams, and what ultimately makes a family. Includes illustrations from celebrated artist Jon Klassen.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKenneth Oppel is the author of numerous books for young readers. His award-winning Silverwing trilogy has sold over a million copies worldwide and been adapted as an animated TV series and stage play. \u003ci\u003eAirborn\u003c\/i\u003e won a Michael L. Printz Honor Book Award and the Canadian Governor General's Literary Award for children's literature; its sequel, \u003ci\u003eSkybreaker\u003c\/i\u003e, was a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller and was named Children's Novel of the Year by the London \u003ci\u003eTimes\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eHalf Brother\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThis Dark Endeavor\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSuch Wicked Intent\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Boundless.\u003c\/i\u003e Born on Canada's Vancouver Island, he has lived in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, Canada; in England and Ireland; and now resides in Toronto with his wife and children. Visit him at KennethOppel.ca. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJon Klassen is a Canadian-born author-illustrator. He has written and illustrated the acclaimed Hat series, including \u003ci\u003eI Want My Hat Back\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThis Is Not My Hat\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e We Found a Hat\u003c\/i\u003e. Highlights of his illustrated books are \u003ci\u003eCats' Night Out \u003c\/i\u003eby Caroline Stutson, \u003ci\u003eSam \u0026amp; Dave Dig A Hole \u003c\/i\u003eby Mac Barnett, \u003ci\u003e The Dark\u003c\/i\u003e by Lemony Snicket, and \u003ci\u003eThe Wolf, The Duck \u0026amp; The Mouse \u003c\/i\u003ealso by Mac Barnett. His books have won a Caldecott medal and two Caldecott honors and other international awards. He lives in Los Angeles, California, with his wife and son.\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 6.9 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 04, 2016\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 Nest\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 4.3\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":51771941650720,"sku":"9781481432337","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2b234fa8bee5cba7c0dc269159c4a41b.webp?v=1780397656","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-nest-paperback-2","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}