{"product_id":"upstander-paperback","title":"Upstander - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Preller\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGirl bullies, internet bullying, and substance use are themes in this James Preller middle grade standalone companion to \u003ci\u003eBystander\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMary O'Malley is tired of keeping secrets. Secrets like her older brother, Jonny's, drug use. Starting seventh grade is tough enough without the upheaval her brother is bringing to their family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt seems the only person who might understand is Griffen Connolly, whose older sister runs with Jonny in the wrong crowd. Mary thought Griff was too cool, too popular for her. But now he wants to hang out with her, and listen. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen two girls Mary thought were her friends decide to slam another girl online, Mary tries to look the other way. Then the girls turn on Mary, and suddenly, she doesn't have a safety zone. Her brother is out of control, her family's energies are all spent on him. There is only one person she can turn to. But can she trust Griff? Or is he one of the bullies?\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Preller\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the Jigsaw Jones chapter book series, as well as numerous novels, including \u003ci\u003eThe Courage Test\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBetter Off Undead, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBlood Mountain\u003c\/i\u003e. His novel \u003ci\u003eBystander\u003c\/i\u003e was praised in a starred review as \"a must-read book\" about bullying by \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, and has been adapted into a play performed by middle-school theater groups across the country. He lives with his family in Delmar, NY.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 7.95 x 5.91 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 16, 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 Upstander\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 4.6\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":42694012141631,"sku":"9781250832771","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/d913b1c6cda2f0f00e4a231032f3174f.webp?v=1765000716","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/upstander-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}