{"product_id":"i-was-born-for-this-9781338830934","title":"I Was Born for This","description":"From the bestselling creator of HEARTSTOPPER and LOVELESS, a deeply funny and deeply moving exploration of identity, friendship, and fame. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Angel Rahimi life is about one thing: The Ark -- a boy band that's taking the world by storm. Being part of The Ark's fandom has given her everything she loves -- her friend Juliet, her dreams, her place in the world. Her Muslim family doesn't understand the band's allure -- but Angel feels there are things about her they'll never understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJimmy Kaga-Ricci owes everything to The Ark. He's their frontman -- and playing in a band with his mates is all he ever dreamed of doing, even it only amplifies his anxiety. The fans are very accepting that he's trans -- but they also keep shipping with him with his longtime friend and bandmate, Rowan. But Jimmy and Rowan are just friends -- and Rowan has a secret girlfriend the fans can never know about. Dreams don't always turn out the way you think and when Jimmy and Angel are unexpectedly thrust together, they find out how strange and surprising facing up to reality can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA funny, wise, and heartbreakingly true coming of age novel. \u003ci\u003eI Was Born for This\u003c\/i\u003e is a stunning reflection of modern teenage life, and the power of believing in something -- especially yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlice Oseman was born in 1994 in Kent, England, and is a #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling writer and illustrator. As well as writing and illustrating Heartstopper, Alice is the author of two Heartstopper novellas, \u003ci\u003eNick and Charlie\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThis Winter\u003c\/i\u003e, and four YA novels: \u003ci\u003eSolitaire\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRadio Silence\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eI Was Born for This\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Loveless\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the YA Book Prize. She also writes and executive produces the Emmy Award-winning television adaptation of Heartstopper. Visit her online at aliceoseman.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50594104606994,"sku":"9781338830934","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_55ec5cac-b4fc-4267-a59a-5a474c762ea2.jpg?v=1732126870","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/i-was-born-for-this-9781338830934","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}