{"product_id":"the-tornado-9781250619792","title":"The Tornado","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJake Burt's \u003ci\u003eThe Tornado\u003c\/i\u003e is \"One of the best stories about bullying for middle grades. Highly recommended.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBell Kirby is an expert at systems, whether he's designing the world's most elaborate habitat for his pet chinchilla, re-creating Leonardo da Vinci's greatest inventions in his garage, or avoiding Parker Hellickson, the most diabolical bully Village Green Elementary has ever seen. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSince third grade, Parker has tormented Bell, who's spent two long years devising a finely tuned system that keeps him out of Parker's way. Sure, it means that Bell can't get a drink when he wants to, can't play with his best friend on the playground, and can't tell his parents about his day, but at least he's safe. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUntil Daelynn Gower touches down in his classroom like a tornado. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBell's not sure why the new girl, with her rainbow hair, wild clothes, and strange habits, is drawn to him, but he knows one thing--she means trouble. It's bad enough that she disrupts Bell's secret system, but when Daelynn becomes the bully's new target, Bell is forced to make an impossible decision: Finally stand up to Parker. . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOr join him.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJake Burt\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the middle-grade novels \u003ci\u003eGreetings from Witness Protection!, \u003c\/i\u003ean Indie Next selection, and \u003ci\u003eThe Right Hook of Devin Velma, \u003c\/i\u003ea Junior Library Guild selection. He teaches fifth grade, and lives in Hamden, CT, with his wife and their daughter.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50627599859986,"sku":"9781250619792","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7f09e87f-1b13-41a0-819b-359a75d2d9b2.jpg?v=1732677793","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-tornado-9781250619792","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}