{"product_id":"swimming-upstream-middle-school-poems-9781328900180","title":"Swimming Upstream: Middle School Poems","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe ups and downs of the middle school experience are explored in these poems by award-winning poet Kristine O'Connell George\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Engaging.\" --\u003cem\u003eThe Bulletin\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Sweet and on key.\" --\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"From humorous to angst-ridden, this collection offers verses that will captivate your pre-teen.\" --Scholastic.com \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The first year of middle school brings an array of new experiences and challenges. Award-winning poet Kristine O'Connell George's short, accessible poems are complemented by lively illustrations and will evoke the most memorable moments of the school year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKristine O'Connell George\u003c\/b\u003e is an acclaimed poet and has written several books of poetry for young people, including \u003ci\u003eToasting Marshmallows: Camping Poems\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Southern California. Visit her at www.kristinegeorge.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDebbie Tilley\u003c\/b\u003e has illustrated many books for children, including \u003ci\u003eBabies Don't Eat Pizza, \u003c\/i\u003e by Dianne Danzig. She lives in Escondido, California.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51734838771986,"sku":"9781328900180","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_17b55479-45e4-4d5e-b8ec-32989130c2fa.jpg?v=1763489282","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/swimming-upstream-middle-school-poems-9781328900180","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}