{"product_id":"yonder-paperback-1","title":"Yonder - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAli Standish\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Ali Standish, award-winning author of \u003cem\u003eThe Ethan I Was Before\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAugust Isle\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHow to Disappear Completely\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Mending Summer\u003c\/em\u003e, comes a captivating historical fiction middle grade novel about a boy on the home front in World War II who must solve the mystery of the disappearance of his best friend. Perfect for fans of Alan Gratz and Lauren Wolk, this riveting adventure explores what true heroism means. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Multilayered, moving, and tremendously powerful.\" --\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/em\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Standish's uplifting mystery tackles big themes of abuse, bullying, heroism, mental health, and prejudice.\"--\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/em\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A heartfelt tale about what it means to be a hero and take a stand against injustice.\"--\u003cem\u003eBooklist \u003c\/em\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDanny Timmons has looked up to Jack Bailey ever since Jack saved two small children from drowning during the Great Flood of 1940. Now, with his father away fighting in World War II and his mother about to have a new baby, Danny relies on Jack's friendship and guidance more than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo when Jack goes missing without a trace from their small Appalachian town, Danny is determined to find him. He wonders if Jack's abusive father could be behind his disappearance, or if it has anything to do with Yonder--a hidden magical town Jack once spoke of, where flocks of rainbow birds fly through the sky and they've never heard of war. As answers elude him, Danny begins to fear that he didn't know Jack as well as he thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUltimately, Danny's investigation forces him to reckon with even larger questions: What is America fighting for in this war? What role do each of us play in stopping injustices, big and small? And is there such thing as a true hero?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Jane Addams Book Award Honor Book!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Cybils Award Middle Grade Finalist!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Bank Street Books Best Children's Book of the Year for ages 9-12 in Historical Fiction and noted for outstanding merit (2023)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Both timely and historical. An exploration of what it means to be brave and do good.\" --Tae Keller, Newbery Medal-winning author of \u003cem\u003eWhen You Trap a Tiger \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A thoughtful, eloquent, and honest examination of prejudice, loyalty, and what it means to be brave.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eAlan Gratz, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author of \u003cem\u003eRefugee\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eGround Zero\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A beautiful and important novel that explores what it means to be a hero and the role of each of us to stand up for what's right.\" --Karina Yan Glaser, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of The Vanderbeekers series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.82 x 7.62 x 5.27 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 11, 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 Yonder\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 5.1\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":42695378239551,"sku":"9780062985699","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/b0069adf1a640e7b9ae3092ef276da1d.webp?v=1765003613","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/yonder-paperback-1","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}