{"product_id":"julia-and-the-shark-9781454948698","title":"Julia and the Shark","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Deep beautiful, and true--a classic from cover to cover.\" \u003cbr\u003e --#\u003ci\u003e1 New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Eoin Colfer\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThere are more secrets in the ocean than in the sky... \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Ten-year-old Julia loves the mysteries of the ocean and marine biology, just like her scientist mother. Her family is spending the summer on a remote island where her mom is searching for the elusive Greenland shark, a creature that might be older than the trees, and so rare that it's only been seen a few times. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But the ocean is reluctant to give up its secrets, and Julia tries not to worry as her mother returns disappointed at the end of each day. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Determined to prove that the shark is real, Julia sets off on a quest to find it herself, armed with a set of coordinates, a compass, and her trusty rain jacket. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e She soon realizes that there are some journeys you shouldn't go on alone. As Julia comes face to face with the dark and wondrous truths of the sea, she finds the strength to leave the shark in the depths and kick up towards the light. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Through a unique blend of poetic prose and stunning illustrations, \u003ci\u003eJulia and the Shark\u003c\/i\u003e tells an unforgettable story full of dark depths and starry skies, courage and hope.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This lyrical, deeply moving middle grade novel about one family's fierce love and resilience is perfect for starting conversations about mental health and how it's okay to not be okay.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKiran Millwood Hargrave\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eTom de Freston\u003c\/b\u003e met in 2009, when Kiran was a student and Tom was artist-in-residence at Cambridge University. They have been a couple and collaborators ever since, following their Barnes \u0026amp; Noble Children's Prize shortlisted \u003ci\u003eJulia and the Shark \u003c\/i\u003ewith \u003ci\u003eLeila and the Blue Fox\u003c\/i\u003e. Kiran is the award-winning, bestselling author of stories including \u003ci\u003eThe Girl of Ink \u0026amp; Stars\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Way Past Winter\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Deathless Girls\u003c\/i\u003e, and Tom is an acclaimed illustrator, having worked as an artist for many years. They live in Oxford, UK, with their two cats and their daughter.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Union Square Kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50614004744466,"sku":"9781454948698","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2c9c591b-b1de-46eb-b8d7-13477ffc32f2.jpg?v=1732424329","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/julia-and-the-shark-9781454948698","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}