{"product_id":"these-unlucky-stars-paperback","title":"These Unlucky Stars - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGillian McDunn\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEver since her mother left a few years ago, Annie has felt like the odd one out in her family. Her dad and brother are practical and organized--they just don't understand the way she thinks, in lines and color. Everywhere she turns, she feels like an outsider, even at school, so she's been reluctant to get close to anyone. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen a \"Ding-Dong-Ditch\" attempt goes wrong, Annie finds herself stuck making amends with Gloria, the eccentric elderly lady she disturbed. As she begins to connect with Gloria and her weird little dog, it becomes clear that Gloria won't be able to live on her own for much longer. But it's this brief and important friendship that gives Annie the confidence to let people in, and see how rich life can be when you decide to make your own luck and chart your own path to happiness. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this heartwarming novel, acclaimed author Gillian McDunn shows us that even the most unexpected friendship has the power to change us forever. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcclaim for \u003ci\u003eCaterpillar Summer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Indies Introduce Pick\u003cbr\u003eA Texas Bluebonnet Selection\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eParents \u003c\/i\u003eBest Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003eBest Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eAn Amazon Best Book of the Year\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGillian McDunn \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of \u003ci\u003eHonestly Elliott\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Queen Bee and Me\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCaterpillar Summer\u003c\/i\u003e, which was selected for the Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List and Parents magazine Best Books of the Year. She has lived in three time zones and is a fan of Eastern and Western barbecue. When she isn't reading or writing, she is probably cooking, traveling, or spending time with her family. She lives near Raleigh, North Carolina, with her husband and children, and a very silly dog named Friday.\u003cbr\u003ewww.gillianmcdunn.com\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 1 x 8.2 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 29, 2022\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 These Unlucky Stars\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767540908320,"sku":"9781547608560","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b35767d7a1d65052303ddaf209cd0bbd.webp?v=1780312878","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/these-unlucky-stars-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}