{"product_id":"the-zuzu-secret-9781623545734","title":"The Zuzu Secret","description":"\u003cb\u003eIt's summer, and Josie and Abe's family just moved to a new town. They each have secrets . . . one of which involves caring for a bearded dragon. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor fans of \u003ci\u003eOut of My Mind\u003c\/i\u003e, comes a heartfelt novel for kids ages 10 and up about sibling relationships, family struggles, disability, and getting what you want. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e12-year-old Josie Sherman, an animal lover and aspiring vet, rescues a bearded dragon lizard. But her family's strict no-pets rule because of her brother's disability forces Josie to hide the lizard, Zuzu, in her bedroom. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAbe, Josie's 15-year-old brother, is a huge Orioles fan, and he has plans of his own. Abe lives with Prader-Willi syndrome, which restricts his independence. What secret risks will Abe take to reach his goals? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTold in alternating points of view, \u003ci\u003eThe Zuzu Secret\u003c\/i\u003e explores the challenge of balancing independence with deception. Josie and Abe both have things to learn about being truthful with themselves and with the people they love. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Zuzu Secret\u003c\/i\u003e is much more than a book about a young person with a disability. It is a realistic, warm, beautifully told story of growing love and responsibility between sister and brother.\"--Francisco X. Stork, author of \u003ci\u003eMarcelo in the Real World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMiriam Chernick\u003c\/b\u003e is a debut author. She is also a substitute teacher and tutors Japanese students in English. She spends time helping to care for her brother, who was born with Prader-Willi syndrome, and she is a rare disease ally and advocate for the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association. Miriam has three adult children, was born in Paris, and has lived in Venezuela, Israel, Japan, and New York City. Now she lives in Maryland outside of Washington, DC, with her husband and a bearded dragon named Zuki.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Charlesbridge Moves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51254184935698,"sku":"9781623545734","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_13579122-93b6-41f1-9502-09e2dfeaee10.jpg?v=1746313532","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-zuzu-secret-9781623545734","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}