{"product_id":"shelter-1","title":"Shelter by Matheson, Christie","description":"\u003cb\u003eA heart-wrenching middle grade debut that considers homelessness from one girl's perspective and explores deep truths about the resounding impact of empathy. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eOne for the Murphys\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePaper Things\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFifth grade can be tough for anyone. There are cliques and mean kids and homework and surprise math tests. But after tragedy strikes her family, almost-eleven-year-old Maya has a painful secret that makes many days feel nearly impossible. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd today might be Maya's toughest yet. Her family is on edge, she needs to travel alone across the city, a bully is out to get her, and Maya has to face this winter's biggest rainstorm without a coat or an umbrella. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut even on the rainiest days, there's hope that the sun will come out soon. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEmotional and compassionate, \u003ci\u003eShelter\u003c\/i\u003e looks at homelessness through one girl's eyes and explores the power of empathy, friendship, and love.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Christie Matheson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Random House Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/12\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.50w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593376386\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.7\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e513925 \/ Shelter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2021 pg. 91\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristie Matheson is the author and illustrator of many picture books, including \u003ci\u003eTap the Magic Tree\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTouch the Brightest Star\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBird Watch\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eShelter\u003c\/i\u003e is her first novel. She lives in San Francisco with her family. Find her on Instagram at @christiematheson.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Random House Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42083210625177,"sku":"9780593376386","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3367\/0297\/files\/img_fec03166-9b30-4005-b350-807783382a30.jpg?v=1724549874","url":"https:\/\/bookmarksretail.store\/products\/shelter-1","provider":"Bookmarks Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}