{"product_id":"one-last-shot-9780062643933","title":"One Last Shot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe beloved author of \u003cem\u003eMs. Bixby's Last Day\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePosted\u003c\/em\u003e returns with a humorous and heartwarming story of family, friendship, and miniature golf.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor as long as he can remember, Malcolm has never felt like he was good enough. Not for his parents, who have always seemed at odds with each other, with Malcolm caught in between. And especially not for his dad, whose competitive drive and love for sports Malcolm has never shared. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThat is, until Malcolm discovers miniature golf, the one sport he actually enjoys. Maybe it's the way in which every hole is a puzzle to be solved. Or the whimsy of the windmills and waterfalls that decorate the course. Or maybe it's the slushies at the snack bar. But whatever the reason, something about mini golf just clicks for Malcolm. And best of all, it's a sport his dad can't possibly obsess over.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOr so Malcolm thinks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoon he is signed up for lessons and entered in tournaments. And yet, even as he becomes a better golfer and finds unexpected friends at the local course, be wonders if he might not always be a disappointment. But as the final match of the year draws closer, the tension between Malcolm's parents reaches a breaking point, and it's up to him to put the puzzle of his family back together again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnderson, John David:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eJohn David Anderson is the author of many highly acclaimed books for kids, including the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e Notable Book \u003cem\u003eMs. Bixby's Last Day\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePosted\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGranted\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eOne Last Shot\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eStowaway\u003c\/em\u003e. A dedicated root beer connoisseur and chocolate fiend, he lives with his wonderful wife, two frawesome kids, and clumsy cat, Smudge, in Indianapolis, Indiana. You can visit him online at www.johndavidanderson.org.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Walden Pond Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50615175119122,"sku":"9780062643933","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_27fb1382-138f-432b-8872-dcd8c21696e8.jpg?v=1732477054","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/one-last-shot-9780062643933","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}