{"product_id":"ava-xox-9781492635987","title":"Ava Xox","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn to the world of Ava and Pip in the third book in the series, featuring the beloved diary format and strong, spunky Ava...this time during Valentine's Day! This installment follows Ava as she discovers her first crush, deals with a friend being bullied, and learning the power of words (and how to be careful with them).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLove is in the air--and Ava thinks she's allergic.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eValentine's Day is just around the corner, and Ava couldn't care less. That is, until a new girl, Kelli, asks out Ava's friend Chuck...and he says yes! What?!? Ava is NOT okay with this. But since when does she think about boys? For the first time ever, words fail Ava. She isn't sure what she's feeling (Like? Love? Friendship? Frustration?), or what \"going out\" even means. After all, fifth graders aren't allowed to go anywhere by themselves, are they?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo top it off, Pip's friend Tanya is being bullied for her size. Ava wants to help--but, uh oh, it's not as easy as she imagines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick up \u003cem\u003eAva XOX\u003c\/em\u003e if you are looking for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA relatable story perfect for family discussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBooks on growing up for 10 year old girls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBooks on first crushes for tweens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReluctant readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAspiring writers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWeston, Carol:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Carol Weston writes for all ages and has been the advice columnist at\u003cem\u003e Girls' Life\u003c\/em\u003e since 1994. Her 16 award-winning books include \u003cem\u003eSpeed of Life\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAva and Pip\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eGirltalk\u003c\/em\u003e, which came out in a dozen languages. \u003cem\u003eSpeed of Life\u003c\/em\u003e is a YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults, and \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e calls it funny, perceptive, and moving. Carol has been a guest on \u003cem\u003eThe View\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eToday\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eOprah\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eCNN Español\u003c\/em\u003e. Her website is carolweston.com.","brand":"Sourcebooks Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50466667921682,"sku":"9781492635987","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_fd56c77f-5187-4746-8f9e-7d2519289ef0.jpg?v=1730125108","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ava-xox-9781492635987","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}