{"product_id":"the-golly-sisters-go-west-9780064441322","title":"The Golly Sisters Go West","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA funny introduction to pioneer life, perfect for classrooms and homeschoolers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Golly Sisters are heading west. They've got new dresses and the best show on either side of the Mississippi. But can they keep their act together long enough to get this show on the road? Find out in this hilarious tale of the old west!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Golly Sisters Go West\u003c\/em\u003e by Newbery medalist Betsy Byars is a Level Three I Can Read, which means it contains a complex plot and challenging vocabulary--just right for the newly independent reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Carol Hurst's BooksInTheClassroom site comments: \"Byars has the ability to construct believable, often loveable characters who face some of life's greatest hurdles. Her humor is visible everywhere as is her empathy with the difficulties faced by many children. She writes for many ages and her easy to read books are wonderful fare.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eByars, Betsy:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Betsy Byars is a widely read and loved author of many award-winning middle-grade books for children, including \u003cem\u003eSummer Of The Swans\u003c\/em\u003e (Viking), a 1971 Newbery Medal winner. \u003cem\u003eThe Pinballs\u003c\/em\u003e was an ALA Notable Children's Book in 1977 as well as the basis for an ABC \u003cem\u003eAfterschool Special\u003c\/em\u003e. Other books she has written for HarperCollins are \u003cem\u003eGood-bye, Chicken Little; The Seven Treasure Hunts\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by Jennifer Barrett; and three I Can Read Books, the popular \u003cem\u003eThe Golly Sisters Go West, Hooray For The Golly Sisters!, and The Golly Sisters Ride Again\u003c\/em\u003e, all illustrated by Sue Truesdell. Ms. Byars lives in Clemson, South Carolina, with her husband.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTruesdell, Sue:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eSue Truesdell has illustrated many children's books, including \u003cem\u003eHow to Talk to Your Dog\u003c\/em\u003e by Jean Craighead George and Betsy Byars's I Can Read! series about the adventuresome Golly Sisters. Ms. Truesdell lives in Tenafly, New Jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eByars, Betsy Cromer:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetsy Byars\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of many award-winning books for children, including \u003cem\u003eThe Summer of the Swans\u003c\/em\u003e, a Newbery Medal winner. \u003cem\u003eThe Pinballs \u003c\/em\u003ewas an ALA Notable Book. She is also the author of \u003cem\u003eGoodbye, Chicken Little\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eThe Two-Thousand-Pound Goldfish\u003c\/em\u003e; and the popular Golly Sisters trilogy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50644919025938,"sku":"9780064441322","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c8e5d2d2-538f-4a6d-8053-1853f92304d8.jpg?v=1733129535","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-golly-sisters-go-west-9780064441322","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}