{"product_id":"our-only-may-amelia-9780062881779","title":"Our Only May Amelia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe beloved Newbery Honor book by the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Fourteenth Goldfish\u003c\/em\u003e, about a spirited heroine growing up with trying circumstances, a sense of adventure, and tremendous heart. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt isn't easy being a pioneer in the state of Washington in 1899. It's particularly hard when you are the \u003cem\u003eonly\u003c\/em\u003e girl ever born in the new settlement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith seven older brothers and a love of adventure, May Amelia Jackson just can't seem to abide her family's insistence that she behave like a Proper Young Lady. She's sure she could do better if only there were at least one other girl living along the banks of the Nasel River. And now that Mama's going to have a baby, maybe there's hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by the diaries of her great-aunt, the real May Amelia, three-time Newbery Honor-winning author Jennifer Holm gives a beautifully crafted tale of one young girl whose unique spirit captures the courage, humour, passion and depth of the American pioneer experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHolm, Jennifer L.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJennifer L. Holm\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Fourteenth Goldfish\u003c\/em\u003e. Her novels \u003cem\u003eOur Only May Amelia, Penny from Heaven, \u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTurtle in Paradise\u003c\/em\u003e are all Newbery Honor winners. Jennifer also collaborates with her brother, Matthew Holm, on two graphic novel series: the Eisner Award-winning Babymouse series and the bestselling Squish series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50630077907218,"sku":"9780062881779","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4658576c-463b-46ad-aa78-c5a47b0b20d4.jpg?v=1732742628","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/our-only-may-amelia-9780062881779","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}