{"product_id":"simple-song-paperback","title":"Simple Song - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMelody Carlson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKatrina Yoder loves to sing, but her Amish parents view singing as vainglory and a sin. Katrina's best friend, Bekka, is convinced Katrina should try out for \u003ci\u003eAmerican Star\u003c\/i\u003e, a televised singing competition that Bekka has been secretly watching. Katrina resists the temptation until her father's health worsens. He desperately needs a surgery the family cannot afford. Katrina decides she must go against her parents' wishes to win the money needed to help her father. But how will she handle herself as an Amish teenager out in the world? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTeen girls will be swept into the excitement as Katrina ventures out of her quiet Amish world to become a reality television star. Will she be successful? And will she be accepted back into her community when it's over?\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Amish country to Hollywood, Katrina Yoder is in for the ride of her life! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKatrina Yoder loves to sing, but her strict Amish parents view her singing as vain. Still, Katrina's best friend, Bekka, is convinced Katrina is good enough to try out for American Star, a televised singing competition that Bekka has been secretly watching. Katrina has a good voice, but really--try out for a TV show? Her parents would probably disown her! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut when her family faces a crisis, it seems to Katrina that the competition might be the way to get the money needed to cover the emergency expenses. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHow will Katrina handle herself as an Amish teenager out in the world? Is she truly good enough to win? Will her parents ever forgive her? And will she be accepted back into her community when it's all over? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMelody Carlson\u003c\/b\u003e is the award-winning author of more than 200 books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Jerk Magnet\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Never Been Kissed\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eDouble Take\u003c\/i\u003e. She recently received a \u003ci\u003eRomantic Times\u003c\/i\u003e Career Achievement Award in the inspirational market for her many books, including the Diary of a Teenage Girl series and\u003ci\u003e Finding Alice\u003c\/i\u003e. Melody and her husband live in Oregon. Find out more at www.melodycarlson.com.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMelody Carlson\u003c\/b\u003e is the award-winning author of more than 200 books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Jerk Magnet\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNever Been Kissed\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eDouble Take\u003c\/i\u003e. She recently received a \u003ci\u003eRomantic Times\u003c\/i\u003e Career Achievement Award in the inspirational market for her many books, including the Diary of a Teenage Girl series and \u003ci\u003eFinding Alice\u003c\/i\u003e. Melody and her husband live in Oregon. Find out more at www.melodycarlson.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 290\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.71 x 8.45 x 5.59 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carol Award (2014)\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 Simple Song\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Middle Grades, 6 and up\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 10\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42685537091647,"sku":"9780800722258","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/3bd443a10bdb01364aaffcf2a8a257a4.webp?v=1764971367","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/simple-song-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}