{"product_id":"alina-in-a-pinch-9781772602456","title":"Alina in a Pinch","description":"\u003cp\u003eMoving to a new city means Alina has to make new friends, and nothing is worse than lunch at a new school. When her grandmother visits, Alina is inspired to help her cook the delicious Afro-Indian meals she's always loved, but a cruel note from a mysterious lunchtime bully leaves a bitter taste that even Nani's excellent cooking can't erase.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an audition for Junior Chef fast approaching and Nani's wise lessons helping her, can Alina embrace her heritage and convince her classmates that being different is a good thing?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNanji, Shenaaz:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShenaaz Nanji\u003c\/strong\u003e is an internationally published author with twelve award winning novels, short stories, and picture books. She holds an MFA in Writing from Vermont College. Her novel, \u003cem\u003eChild of Dandelions\u003c\/em\u003e, was a finalist for the Governor General award in Children's Literature. Born in Kenya, she now lives in Calgary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Second Story Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50520933433618,"sku":"9781772602456","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7ba98c34-3ea5-4a12-94be-53dc436cf658.jpg?v=1731094406","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/alina-in-a-pinch-9781772602456","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}