{"product_id":"the-mending-summer-9780062985668","title":"The Mending Summer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eOrphan Island \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eWishtree\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Mending Summer \u003c\/em\u003eis the next stunning middle grade novel from Ali Standish--author of the Carnegie Medal nominee \u003cem\u003eThe Ethan I Was Before and August Isle, Bad Bella, and How to Disappear Completely--\u003c\/em\u003eabout a girl who is struggling to deal with her father's alcoholism when she discovers an enchanted lake...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome summers are meant to break your heart. Others to mend it. Every once in a while, a summer rolls around that does both. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Georgia, this summer is shaping up to be a big disappointment. Mama is busy studying for her biology degree. Daddy is working nights, and often the man who comes home isn't Daddy. He's a man who looks like Daddy, but walks a little wobbly. Who sounds like Daddy, but sings a little too loud. Georgia calls him the Shadow Man.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo now, instead of riding horses with her friends at camp, Georgia is sent off to the country to stay with her mysterious great-aunt for the summer to avoid her parents' fighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere, a lonely Georgia meets a mysterious friend named Angela and together, they discover a magical lake--one that can make wishes come true. At first, the lake offers Georgia a thrilling escape from her worries and hope that she can use its magic to heal her family. But as things grow worse at home, a troubled boy appears at the lake and the wishes threaten to spiral out of control . . . \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAward-winning author Ali Standish explores the courage it takes to piece your heart back together again when those closest to you break it. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Standish has created a timeless tale of discovery, growth, and relationships. A powerful story about an important topic.\" --\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Readers will be drawn into this story of friendship, magic, and the heartbreak--and healing--of addiction.\" --\u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStandish, Ali:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAli Standish\u003c\/strong\u003e is the award-winning author of books for the young and young at heart, including the Carnegie-nominated \u003cem\u003eThe Ethan I Was Before\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAugust Isle\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBad Bella\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Climbers\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e How to Disappear Completely\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Mending Summer\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eYonder\u003c\/em\u003e. Her books are Junior\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eLibrary Guild Selections, have received\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003estarred reviews from \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e, ALA \u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, have been named as Indie Next titles\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eand nominated for Goodreads\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eChoice Awards. During her years living in\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ea tumbledown Victorian cottage in the UK, she obtained a master's degree in children's literature from the University of Cambridge. She now resides in North Carolina with her husband and sons. You can visit her online at alistandish.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50533815714066,"sku":"9780062985668","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_32afe7fe-5549-4f70-b341-c80f774afe29.jpg?v=1749567565","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-mending-summer-9780062985668","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}