{"product_id":"tracker-9781416939405","title":"Tracker","description":"\u003cb\u003eA boy struggles with the legacy of the hunters in his family in this middle grade adventure from three-time Newbery Honor author Gary Paulsen.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor John Borne's family, hunting has nothing to do with sport or manliness. It's a matter of survival. Every fall John and his grandfather go off into the woods to shoot deer and put meat on the table over the long Minnesota winter. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut this year, John's grandfather is dying, and John must hunt alone. John tracks a doe for two days, but as he closes in on his prey, he realizes he cannot shoot her. For John, the hunt is no longer about killing, but about life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGary Paulsen (1931-2021) was one of the most honored writers of contemporary literature for young readers, author of three Newbery Honor titles, \u003ci\u003eDogsong\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHatchet\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Winter Room\u003c\/i\u003e. He wrote over 100 books for adults and young readers.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50629047320850,"sku":"9781416939405","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_788ff2ea-7820-4e09-a935-d6c9e82c4bb6.jpg?v=1732718480","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/tracker-9781416939405","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}