{"product_id":"nest-paperback-2","title":"Nest - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEsther Ehrlich\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Jennifer Holm (\u003ci\u003ePenny from Heaven, Turtle in Paradise\u003c\/i\u003e), a heartfelt and unforgettable middle-grade novel about an irresistible girl and her family, tragic change, and the healing power of love and friendship. In 1972 home is a cozy nest on Cape Cod for eleven-year-old Naomi \"Chirp\" Orenstein, her older sister, Rachel; her psychiatrist father; and her dancer mother. But then Chirp's mom develops symptoms of a serious disease, and everything changes.\u003cbr\u003e Chirp finds comfort in watching her beloved wild birds. She also finds a true friend in Joey, the mysterious boy who lives across the street. Together they create their own private world and come up with the perfect plan: Escape. Adventure. Discovery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e Nest\u003c\/i\u003e is Esther Ehrlich's stunning debut novel. Her lyrical writing is honest, humorous, and deeply affecting. Chirp and Joey will steal your heart. Long after you finish \u003ci\u003eNest, \u003c\/i\u003e the spirit of Chirp and her loving family will stay with you. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eNest\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A poignant, insightful story of family crisis and the healing power of friendship.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews, \u003c\/i\u003e Starred \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A stunning debut, with lyrical prose and superbly developed characters. . . . [Readers] will savor \u003ci\u003eNest\u003c\/i\u003e and reflect on it long after its conclusion.\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Ehrlich's novel beautifully captures the fragile bond shared by Chirp and Joey and their growing trust for each other in a world filled with disappointments and misunderstandings.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003e Starred\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Chirp's first-person voice is believable; her poignant earnestness is truly heartrending. Ehrlich writes beautifully, constructing scenes with grace and layers of telling detail and insight.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat authors are saying about \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNest: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eNest \u003c\/i\u003esings with heart and emotion. Simply gorgeous.\"--Jennifer L. Holm, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eTurtle in Paradise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eNest \u003c\/i\u003espeaks to the heart. I wanted to put my arms around Chirp and never let go.\"--Holly Goldberg Sloan, author of \u003ci\u003eCounting by 7s\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eI'll Be There\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I loved the book! It's so tender and touching and real. Chirp is a marvelous character, and Joey's just plain lovable. I worry about him. Congratulations. The book is absolutely splendid and I hope everyone in the world notices.\"--Karen Cushman, author of the Newbery Medal, \u003ci\u003eThe Midwife's Apprentice\u003c\/i\u003e and the Newbery Honor, \u003ci\u003eCatherine, Called Birdy\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A remarkable work. Esther Ehrlich's characters stand out so real and true: Chirp's friendship with Joey is tender and moving, and truly unforgettable. One can see Cape Cod and feel Chirp's love for the birds wheeling overhead. I wanted this story to go on and on. What a brilliant future this author has. I can't wait to read her next book.\"--Patricia Reilly Giff, two-time Newbery Honor-winning author\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEsther Ehrlich was born and raised in Boston and spent childhood summers on Cape Cod. She graduated from Vassar College. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family. \u003ci\u003eNest\u003c\/i\u003e is her first novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.4 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 16, 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 4.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42716529655871,"sku":"9780385386104","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/1dcc2e845dde8d0a2204e6b438232d01.webp?v=1765075243","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/nest-paperback-2","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}