{"product_id":"when-sea-becomes-sky-paperback","title":"When Sea Becomes Sky - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGillian McDunn\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this heartfelt summer story, acclaimed author Gillian McDunn paints a stunning portrait of the bond of siblings and the love we'll always carry with us.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBex and Davey's summer in the saltmarsh is different this year, thanks to the record-breaking drought. Even the fish seem listless--and each day the water level lowers farther. When they discover a mysterious underwater statue, they're thrilled at the chance to solve the puzzle of its origin. This is the summer adventure they've been waiting for. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen they learn of a development plan that will destroy their special spot, they'll need to act quickly. Unfortunately, sometimes progress happens whether you're ready or not. What will it mean if Bex and Davey lose their corner of the marsh where otters frolic and dragonflies buzz--their favorite place to be siblings together? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs Bex and Davey attempt to save the statue and their beloved marsh, they come to see that the truth is not as simple as it seems . . . ultimately discovering so much more about life, permanence, love, and loss than they ever expected. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAward-winning author Gillian McDunn crafts a gorgeous story of love and siblinghood, of secret statues and island life, of holding on and letting go.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGillian McDunn\u003c\/b\u003e is the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eCaterpillar Summer, The Queen Bee and Me, These Unlucky Stars\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHonestly Elliott\u003c\/i\u003e, the Schneider Family Book Award Honor winner, and \u003ci\u003eWhen Sea Becomes Sky\u003c\/i\u003e. Her books have been \u003ci\u003eParents\u003c\/i\u003e magazine best book of the year, \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e best book of the year, and Junior Library Guild, IndieNext, and Bank Street College of Education Best Books selections. When she isn't reading or writing, she is probably trying a new recipe, playing a board game, or learning something new. She lives near Raleigh, North Carolina, with her husband, children, and a very silly dog named Friday.\u003cbr\u003e www.gillianmcdunn.com @gillianmcdunn\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 06, 2024\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 When Sea Becomes Sky\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 4.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51751152058656,"sku":"9781547614158","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/91b9f0302c3c635bc4a345ce193a5169.webp?v=1779965812","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/when-sea-becomes-sky-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}