{"product_id":"the-truth-of-me-9780061998614","title":"The Truth of Me","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatricia MacLachlan, Newbery Medal-winning author of \u003cem\u003eSarah, Plain and Tall\u003c\/em\u003e, weaves a poignant story that celebrates how our unique \"small truths\" make each of us magical and brave in our own ways.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Robbie spends the summer at his grandmother Maddy's house, he revels in his grandmother's easy, relaxed ways. Robbie has always felt as if something is missing in his life--his parents don't always act like they love him. Maddy helps him understand that an experience his mother had long ago is at the heart of the problem in his family. With this knowledge, Robbie finds the courage to try to make things right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e Best Children's Book\u003cbr\u003eALA \u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e Notable Children's Books Nominee\u003cbr\u003eNew York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMacLachlan, Patricia:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatricia MacLachlan \u003c\/strong\u003eis the celebrated author of many timeless novels for young readers, including Newbery Medal winner \u003cem\u003eSarah, Plain and Tall\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eWord After Word After Word\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eKindred Souls\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eThe Truth of Me\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eThe Poet's Dog\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eMy Father's Words\u003c\/em\u003e. She is also the author of countless beloved picture books, a number of which she cowrote with her daughter, Emily. She lives in Williamsburg, Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Katherine Tegen Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50555929329938,"sku":"9780061998614","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0ba2477b-79ac-47ae-95c4-b6877aebaff8.jpg?v=1737237220","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-truth-of-me-9780061998614","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}