{"product_id":"pine-island-home-paperback","title":"Pine Island Home - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePolly Horvath\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFour sisters search for true family in this story of resilience by a Newbery Honor author. Now available in paperback.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen the McCready sisters' parents are washed away in a tsunami, their Great Aunt Martha volunteers to have them live with her on Pine Island in British Columbia. But while they are traveling there, Martha dies unexpectedly, forcing Fiona, the eldest, to come up with a scheme to keep social services from separating the girls - a scheme that will only work if no one knows they are living on their own. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFiona approaches their grouchy and indifferent neighbor Al and asks if he will pretend to be their live-in legal guardian should papers need to be signed or if anyone comes snooping around. He reluctantly agrees, under the condition that they bring him dinner every night. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs weeks pass, Fiona takes on more and more adult responsibilities, while each of the younger girls finds their own special role in their atypical family. But even if things seem to be falling into place, Fiona is sure it's only a matter of time before they are caught. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten in Polly Horvath's inimitable style, gentle humor and tough obstacles are woven throughout this story about the bonds of sisterhood and what makes a family. Don't miss the sequel, \u003ci\u003ePine Island Visitors\u003c\/i\u003e, which \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e described as \"terrifically entertaining\" in a starred review. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePolly Horvath\u003c\/b\u003e has written many books for children including \u003ci\u003eEverything on a Waffle\u003c\/i\u003e, a Newbery Honor Book; \u003ci\u003eThe Canning Season\u003c\/i\u003e, a National Book Award winner; and \u003ci\u003eThe Trolls\u003c\/i\u003e, a National Book Award finalist. She lives in British Columbia with her family. Visit her at www.PollyHorvath.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 15, 2023\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 Pine Island Home\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 5.3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42696104706111,"sku":"9780823454556","price":10.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/92a2f0f306db3209392163a76f2baabc.webp?v=1765006216","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/pine-island-home-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}