{"product_id":"sea-dog-rescue-9781684752393","title":"Sea Dog Rescue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan a sea dog baker and a brave merpup solve the mystery of the sunken fishing boat before it's too late?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e When Walter the baker (and brave sea dog!) discovers his friend Big Boris is being blamed for sinking a village fishing boat, he knows something's not right. Together with Mira, a merpup, Walter must swim through clues and uncover the truth before his friend's reputation is sunk forever. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e From award-winning illustrator Astrid Sheckles comes another delightful tale in the Walter series that will have children ages 4-8 diving into important discussions about friendship, justice, and the courage to seek the truth. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAstrid Sheckles\u003c\/b\u003e spent her childhood playing outside, using her imagination, and drawing. Her Scandinavian roots are evident in her artwork, which she describes as a \"mix of classic realism and whimsy.\" She studied Fine Art at Greenfield Community College and works as a full-time artist. She is a member of the Western Massachusetts Illustrators Guild and The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Astrid is the author\/illustrator of \u003ci\u003eHector Fox and the Giant Quest \u003c\/i\u003eand the award-winning \u003ci\u003eNic and Nellie\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also the illustrator, of \u003ci\u003eThe Scallop Christmas, The Fish House Door, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eHope Somewhere in America. \u003c\/i\u003eShe lives in Greenfield, Massachusetts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Down East Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51415300145426,"sku":"9781684752393","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a1f1c641-57cf-4244-9b10-6c6e384e1711.jpg?v=1751132761","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/sea-dog-rescue-9781684752393","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}