{"product_id":"shelter-9780593376386","title":"Shelter","description":"\u003cb\u003eA heart-wrenching middle grade debut that considers homelessness from one girl's perspective and explores deep truths about the resounding impact of empathy. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eOne for the Murphys\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePaper Things\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFifth grade can be tough for anyone. There are cliques and mean kids and homework and surprise math tests. But after tragedy strikes her family, almost-eleven-year-old Maya has a painful secret that makes many days feel nearly impossible. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd today might be Maya's toughest yet. Her family is on edge, she needs to travel alone across the city, a bully is out to get her, and Maya has to face this winter's biggest rainstorm without a coat or an umbrella. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut even on the rainiest days, there's hope that the sun will come out soon. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEmotional and compassionate, \u003ci\u003eShelter\u003c\/i\u003e looks at homelessness through one girl's eyes and explores the power of empathy, friendship, and love.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristie Matheson is the author and illustrator of many picture books, including \u003ci\u003eTap the Magic Tree\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTouch the Brightest Star\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBird Watch\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eShelter\u003c\/i\u003e is her first novel. She lives in San Francisco with her family. Find her on Instagram at @christiematheson.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Random House Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50608087367954,"sku":"9780593376386","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c1c5d78c-c8c1-4435-9222-f078b0b3a10f.jpg?v=1732317727","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/shelter-9780593376386","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}