{"product_id":"the-ghost-in-the-noonday-sun-9780061345029","title":"The Ghost in the Noonday Sun","description":"\u003cp\u003eSo begin the adventures of young Oliver Finch, born at the stroke of midnight. Believing that Oliver can spy out ghosts, Captain Scratch kidnaps him, bringing him aboard the notorious pirate vessel \u003cem\u003eBloody Hand\u003c\/em\u003e. The ship sails the high seas in pursuit of the ghost of Gentleman Jack, who paces his grave where the pirate treasure lies buried. A despicable pirate captain, a mutinous crew, a band of sly sea ghosts--Oliver is determined to outfox them all and get safely home. It's a tale of treachery, intrigue, and suspense!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFleischman, Sid:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eSid Fleischman wrote more than sixty books for children, adults, and magicians. Among his many awards was the Newbery Medal for his novel \u003cem\u003eThe Whipping Boy\u003c\/em\u003e. The author described his wasted youth as a magician and newspaperman in his autobiography \u003cem\u003eThe Abracadabra Kid\u003c\/em\u003e. His other titles include \u003cem\u003eThe Entertainer and the Dybbuk\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel, and three biographies, \u003cem\u003eSir Charlie: Chaplin, The Funniest Man in the World\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eThe Trouble Begins at 8: A Life of Mark Twain in the Wild, Wild West\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eEscape! The Story of The Great Houdini\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSis, Peter:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003ePeter Sís is an internationally acclaimed author, artist, and filmmaker. Among his works are three Caldecott Honor books: \u003cem\u003eThe Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eTibet: Through the Red Box\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eStarry Messenger: Galileo Galilei\u003c\/em\u003e. He has illustrated five other novels by Sid Fleischman, including the Newbery Medal book \u003cem\u003eThe Whipping Boy\u003c\/em\u003e. He lives with his family in New York State.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51453955571986,"sku":"9780061345029","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_50a3941c-930b-41a0-8de4-ead72233e000.jpg?v=1751986588","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-ghost-in-the-noonday-sun-9780061345029","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}