{"product_id":"shoeshine-girl-9780064402286","title":"Shoeshine Girl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis chapter book from acclaimed author Clyde Robert Bulla is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. It's a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWho ever heard of a shoeshine girl?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe last thing Sarah Ida wants to do is spend the summer with her Aunt Claudia. But when her parents send her away because of problems at home, that is exactly what she has to do. With no allowance and no fun to be had, Sarah Ida decides to look for a job. But who will hire a ten year old? Al, the shoeshine man, will \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSarah loves her job, even if it means getting knee-deep in shoe polish everyday. Then something terrible happens and it looks like the shoeshine stand will have to close forever. If Sarah Ida wants to keep it open, she'll have to learn a few lessons about growing up along the way ...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulla, Clyde Robert:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eClyde Robert Bulla is the author of over fifty books for children including \u003cem\u003eThe Secret Valley \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Story of Valentine's Day\u003c\/em\u003e. He has been writing since 1946 when he published his first book, \u003cem\u003eThe Donkey Cart.\u003c\/em\u003e Mr. Bulla was the first recipient of the Southern California Council on Children's Literature award for distinguished contribution to the field. He lives in Los Angeles, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulla, Clyde Robert:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eClyde Robert Bulla is the author of over fifty books for children including \u003cem\u003eThe Secret Valley \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Story of Valentine's Day\u003c\/em\u003e. He has been writing since 1946 when he published his first book, \u003cem\u003eThe Donkey Cart.\u003c\/em\u003e Mr. Bulla was the first recipient of the Southern California Council on Children's Literature award for distinguished contribution to the field. He lives in Los Angeles, California.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50318023295250,"sku":"9780064402286","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_df3d187f-a405-476c-bb50-2b4184e2d961.jpg?v=1727545749","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/shoeshine-girl-9780064402286","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}