{"product_id":"once-on-this-island-9780064406192","title":"Once on This Island","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the author of the National Book Award-winning novel \u003cem\u003eHomeless Bird\u003c\/em\u003e comes a gripping historical novel about a young girl during the British-American War of 1812.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen war erupts between England and America, it brings change and uncertainty, even to Michigan's remote Mackinac Island. For young Mary O'Shea, the hardest change is the departure of her father, who leaves Mackinac to join the American Army. With her sister and brother, Mary must tend the farm, deal with the hardships of British occupation, and hope for the safe return of their father.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith her trademark lyricism, spare prose, and strong young heroine, award-winning author Gloria Whelan has once again taken a chapter from history and transformed it into gripping, accessible historical fiction that is perfect for schools and classrooms, as well as for fans of Ruta Sepetys and Elizabeth Wein.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhelan, Gloria:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eGloria Whelan is the bestselling author of many novels for young readers, including \u003cem\u003eHomeless Bird\u003c\/em\u003e, winner of the National Book Award; \u003cem\u003eFruitlands: Louisa May Alcott Made Perfect\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eAngel on the Square\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eBurying the Sun\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eOnce on This Island\u003c\/em\u003e, winner of the Great Lakes Book Award; and \u003cem\u003eReturn to the Island\u003c\/em\u003e. She lives in the woods of northern Michigan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50565370216722,"sku":"9780064406192","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4afb978c-21bc-4962-99b8-56667856ce1b.jpg?v=1731885281","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/once-on-this-island-9780064406192","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}