{"product_id":"lost-boy-9780062317094","title":"Lost Boy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Tim Green comes a captivating baseball story about one brave boy's search for a miracle. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEver since Ryder could remember, it's always been just Ryder and his mom. But in one day, everything changes. Ryder's mom is in the hospital fighting for her life after being struck by a truck while crossing the street. When he learns that his mom will need an expensive operation to survive, he steps up to the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRyder finds in his mother's closet a letter and a baseball signed by a Major League Baseball player, and he's sure the signature is his father's. So with this clue and the help of his next door neighbor and a New York City firefighter, Ryder goes on an epic quest to find his father and get the support he needs to save his mom. But will everything fall into place in time, or will Ryder become a lost boy forever?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGreen, Tim:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTim Green\u003c\/strong\u003e, for many years a star defensive end with the Atlanta Falcons, is a man of many talents. He's the author of such gripping books for adults as the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling \u003cem\u003eThe Dark Side of the Game\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAmerican Outrage\u003c\/em\u003e. Tim graduated covaledictorian from Syracuse University and was a first-round draft pick. He later earned his law degree with honors, and he has also worked as an NFL commentator for FOX Sports and NPR.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis first book for young readers, \u003cem\u003eFootball Genius\u003c\/em\u003e, inspired in part by his players and his own kids, became a \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller and was followed by \u003cem\u003eFootball Hero\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFootball Champ, \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Big Time\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eDeep Zone\u003c\/em\u003e. He drew on his experiences playing and coaching Little League for \u003cem\u003eRivals\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePinch Hit\u003c\/em\u003e and two more \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestsellers: \u003cem\u003eBaseball Great\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBest of the Best\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBestselling author Jon Scieszka called Tim Green's \u003cem\u003eUnstoppable\u003c\/em\u003e, a book about a boy's struggle with cancer that debuted at #2 on the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller list, Absolutely heroic. And something every guy should read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTim Green lives with his wife, Illyssa, and their five children in upstate New York.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50317956088082,"sku":"9780062317094","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5d52034d-5434-497b-896c-b59adc233bf6.jpg?v=1727543900","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/lost-boy-9780062317094","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}