{"product_id":"the-scavengers-paperback","title":"The Scavengers - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Perry\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeanne DuPrau's \u003cem\u003eThe City of Ember\u003c\/em\u003e meets Louis Sachar's \u003cem\u003eHoles\u003c\/em\u003e in this imaginative and humorous middle grade debut from Michael Perry, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of the adult novels \u003cem\u003ePopulation: 485\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTruck: A Love Story\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the world started to fall apart, the government gave everyone two choices: move into the Bubble Cities...or take their chances outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaggie's family chose to live in the world that was left behind. Deciding it's time to grow up and grow tough, Maggie rechristens herself \"Ford Falcon\"--a name inspired by the beat-up car she finds at a nearby junkyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFord's family goes to this junkyard to scavenge for things they can use or barter with the other people who live OutBubble. Her family has been able to survive this brave new world by working together. But when Ford comes home one day to discover her home ransacked and her family missing, she must find the strength to rescue her loved ones with the help of some unlikely friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Scavengers\u003c\/em\u003e is a wholly original tween novel that combines an action-packed adventure, a heartfelt family story, and a triumphant journey of self-discovery in a world where one person's junk is another person's key to survival. Katherine Applegate, author of the Newbery Medal winner \u003cem\u003eThe One and Only Ivan\u003c\/em\u003e, raves: \"Michael Perry pulls out all the stops in this colorful tale.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI wedged my fists on my hips and I announced that Maggie was yesterday, and from this day forward I would answer only to Ford Falcon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the world fell apart, most people moved into the Bubble Cities. After her parents chose to live OutBubble, Maggie decided it was time to grow up and grow tough. She's renamed herself Ford Falcon, and she spends her days scavenging in a junkyard while fending off occasional attacks from solar bears and GreyDevils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough times are hard, Ford's family has been making do. But when she returns from a bartering trip to find her home ransacked and her family gone, Ford must prove she is brave enough to face this wild world alone and overcome whatever obstacles stand in the way of rescuing her loved ones.\u003c\/p\u003e--School Library Journal\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI wedged my fists on my hips and I announced that Maggie was yesterday, and from this day forward I would answer only to Ford Falcon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the world fell apart, most people moved into the Bubble Cities. After her parents chose to live OutBubble, Maggie decided it was time to grow up and grow tough. She's renamed herself Ford Falcon, and she spends her days scavenging in a junkyard while fending off occasional attacks from solar bears and GreyDevils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough times are hard, Ford's family has been making do. But when she returns from a bartering trip to find her home ransacked and her family gone, Ford must prove she is brave enough to face this wild world alone and overcome whatever obstacles stand in the way of rescuing her loved ones.\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 0.8 x 7.5 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 08, 2015\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 Scavengers\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 5.7\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":42695033061439,"sku":"9780062026170","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/617935258b27820b9d0deb87deaf54d4.webp?v=1765002611","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-scavengers-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}