{"product_id":"river-boy-9780689848049","title":"River Boy","description":"Fifteen-year-old Jess's grandfather has just had a major heart attack, but he insists he finish his painting, \u003ci\u003eRiver Boy.\u003c\/i\u003e At first, Jess cannot understand why this painting is so important to her grandfather, especially since there doesn't seem to be any boy in it at all. But while swimming in the river herself, Jess begins to feel the presence of a strange boy. Could this be the same one her ailing grandfather struggles to paint? And if so, why has he returned?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTim Bowler\u003c\/b\u003e has written seven novels for teenagers and is one of the most prominent authors currently writing for this age group. His first novel, \u003ci\u003eMidget, \u003c\/i\u003e established him as a thrilling new voice in young adult literature. His third novel, \u003ci\u003eRiver Boy, \u003c\/i\u003e won the prestigious Carnegie Medal, and his books have also won numerous other prizes. His most recent novels are \u003ci\u003eStorm Catchers\u003c\/i\u003e and the highly acclaimed \u003ci\u003eFirmament.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMr. Bowler lives with his wife in Devon, England, and is a full-time write\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Margaret K. McElderry Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50412807192850,"sku":"9780689848049","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4d23ad13-5802-4d89-8c79-7c07258545bd.jpg?v=1729329539","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/river-boy-9780689848049","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}