{"product_id":"tornado-brain-9781984815316","title":"Tornado Brain","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this heartfelt and powerfully affecting coming of age story, a neurodivergent 7th grader is determined to find her missing best friend before it's too late.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThings never seem to go as easily for thirteen-year-old Frankie as they do for her sister, Tess. Unlike Tess, Frankie is neurodivergent. In her case, that means she can't stand to be touched, loud noises bother her, she's easily distracted, she hates changes in her routine, and she has to go see a therapist while other kids get to hang out at the beach. It also means Frankie has trouble making friends. She did have one--Colette--but they're not friends anymore. It's complicated. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThen, just weeks before the end of seventh grade, Colette unexpectedly shows up at Frankie's door. The next morning, Colette vanishes. Now, after losing Colette yet again, Frankie's convinced that her former best friend left clues behind that only she can decipher, so she persuades her reluctant sister to help her unravel the mystery of Colette's disappearance before it's too late. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA powerful story of friendship, sisters, and forgiveness, \u003ci\u003eTornado Brain\u003c\/i\u003e is an achingly honest portrait of a young girl trying to find space to be herself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat Patrick and her family live near Seattle but spend as much time as possible four hours west setting marshmallows on fire and tangling kites in the curious town of Long Beach. There, \u003ci\u003e Tornado Brain\u003c\/i\u003e was born. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCat is the author of several books for young adults including Summer 2011 Kids Indie Next List pick \u003ci\u003eForgotten\u003c\/i\u003e, which sold in 23 countries; ALA 2013 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Readers selection \u003ci\u003eRevived\u003c\/i\u003e; and others. \u003ci\u003eTornado Brain\u003c\/i\u003e is her middle grade debut. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFind her online at www.catpatrick.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Nancy Paulsen Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50434920120594,"sku":"9781984815316","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5e88d84e-6710-42aa-a3eb-6a57f16de80d.jpg?v=1729611341","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/tornado-brain-9781984815316","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}