{"product_id":"a-bit-of-earth-library-binding","title":"A Bit of Earth - Library Binding","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKaruna Riazi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Karuna Riazi has a way with words. This story will find its way into your heart.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e--Tae Keller, Newbery Medalist for \u003cem\u003eWhen You Trap a Tiger\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"As timeless as it is timely, \u003cem\u003eA Bit of Earth\u003c\/em\u003e is a rare gift.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e--Laurel Snyder, author of National Book Award nominee \u003cem\u003eOrphan Island\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Extraordinary, poetic, and inventive. \u003cem\u003eA Bit of Earth\u003c\/em\u003e is such a special book. Prickles and all, Maria Latif captured my whole heart.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e--Jasmine Warga, author of Newbery Honor book \u003cem\u003eOther Words for Home\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"An ambitious re-envisioning of a long beloved classic, this book is sure to be a big hit.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e--Padma Venkatraman, award-winning author of \u003cem\u003eThe Bridge Home\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Beautiful! Simply beautiful! My heart needed this!\"\u003c\/strong\u003e--Ellen Oh, author of \u003cem\u003eFinding Junie Kim\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A sweet and warm-hearted tale with unforgettable characters.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e--Aisha Saeed, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eAmal Unbound\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaria Latif is used to not having a space of her own. But what happens when she feels the sudden urge to put down roots in the most unexpected of places? Karuna Riazi crafts a tender coming-of-age story about friendship, family, and new beginnings. \u003cem\u003eA Bit of Earth\u003c\/em\u003e is a reimagining of the classic \u003cem\u003eThe Secret Garden, \u003c\/em\u003e perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eOther Words for Home \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e The Bridge Home\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing up in Pakistan, Maria Latif has been bounced between reluctant relatives for as long as she can remember--first because of her parents' constant travel, and then because of their deaths. Maria has always been a difficult child, and it never takes long for her guardians to tire of her. So when old friends of her parents offer to \"give her a better life\" in the United States, Maria is shipped to a host family across the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Maria arrives on Long Island, things are not quite what she was expecting. Mr. Clayborne has left on an extended business trip, Mrs. Clayborne seems emotionally fraught, and inexplicable things keep happening in the Claybornes' sprawling house. And then Maria finds a locked gate to an off-limits garden. Since she's never been good at following rules, Maria decides to investigate and discovers something she never thought she'd find: a place where she feels at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a prickly main character, a sullen boy, two friendly allies, and a locked garden, \u003cem\u003eA Bit of Earth\u003c\/em\u003e has everything a reader could want from a retelling of \u003cem\u003eThe Secret Garden\u003c\/em\u003e. Karuna Riazi's evocative prose is interspersed with poetic verses, illuminating each character's search for a place they can truly call home. This tender yet incisive reimagining of a classic work will captivate fans of the original--and widen the appeal for a modern audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 8.5 x 5.59 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 10, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Print:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42733324304447,"sku":"9798885787734","price":51.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/2d7ae0eb0b1528ab5d27760964cc5279.webp?v=1765135523","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/a-bit-of-earth-library-binding","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}