{"product_id":"the-miraculous-9781250250360","title":"The Miraculous","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Miraculous\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the tradition of heartwrenching and hopeful middle grade novels such as \u003ci\u003eBridge to Terabithia\u003c\/i\u003e comes Jess Redman's stunning debut about a young boy who must regain his faith in miracles after a tragedy changes his world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEleven-year-old Wunder Ellis is a miracologist. In a journal he calls \u003ci\u003eThe Miraculous\u003c\/i\u003e, he records stories of the inexplicable and the extraordinary. And he believes every single one. But then his newborn sister dies, at only eight days old. If that can happen, then miracles can't exist. So Wunder gets rid of \u003ci\u003eThe Miraculous\u003c\/i\u003e. He stops believing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen he meets Faye--a cape-wearing, outspoken girl with losses of her own. Together, they find an abandoned house by the cemetery and a mysterious old woman who just might be a witch. The old woman asks them for their help. She asks them to believe. And they go on a journey that leads to friendship, to adventure, to healing--and to miracles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Readers Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Miraculous\u003c\/i\u003e is Jess Redman's sparkling debut novel about facing grief, trusting the unknown, and finding brightness in the darkest moments. This middle grade fiction paperback addresses complex themes of loss and healing with sensitivity and hope, making it an ideal choice for young readers navigating difficult emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Square Fish, this 7.99 MSRP paperback has earned praise from award-winning authors and educators alike. The story combines elements of mystery, adventure, and emotional growth, creating a reading experience that resonates with children ages 9-12 and the adults who guide them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A stunning story expressing the complexities and mysteries of love and death in all of its light and darkness. A beautifully rendered and meaningful read for young readers asking deep questions.\" --\u003ci\u003eVeera Hiranandani, Newbery Honor-winning author of The Night Diary\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Exquisitely crafted, serious, yet woven through with wry humor, this story's miracles are its fierce and tender characters. I loved this extraordinary debut.\" --\u003ci\u003eLeslie Connor, National Book Award Finalist author of The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis title has common core connections, making it suitable for classroom discussions and educational settings focused on social themes including death, grief, bereavement, family dynamics, and friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJess Redman\u003c\/b\u003e is a therapist and psychology teacher. She currently lives in Florida with her husband, two young children, and an old cat named Soul Pie. \u003ci\u003eThe Miraculous\u003c\/i\u003e is her debut novel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680849957138,"sku":"9781250250360","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2c807b09-8d26-45c0-b350-3e7e4462a24f.jpg?v=1733944000","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-miraculous-9781250250360","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}