{"product_id":"turtles-of-the-midnight-moon-9780593488706","title":"Turtles of the Midnight Moon","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhen poachers threaten the island they love, two girls team up to save the turtles--\u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e each other. An eco-mystery with an unforgettable friendship story at its heart from a fresh new voice in middle grade.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTwelve-year-old \u003cb\u003eBarana\u003c\/b\u003e lives in a coastal village in Honduras, where she spends every spare minute visiting the sea turtles that nest on the beach. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbby\u003c\/b\u003e is feeling adrift in sixth grade, trying to figure out who she is and where she belongs after her best friend moved away from New Jersey. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Abby's papi plans a work trip to Honduras, she is finally given the opportunity to see his homeland--with Barana as her tour guide. But Barana has other plans: someone has been poaching turtle eggs, and she's determined to catch them! Before long, Abby and Barana are \u003ci\u003eboth\u003c\/i\u003e consumed by the mystery, chasing down suspects, gathering clues, and staking out the beach in the dead of night. . . . Will they find a way to stop the poachers before it's too late? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA heart-pounding mystery with a hint of magic, María José Fitzgerald's debut novel explores the power of friendship, community, and compassion to unite all living creatures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaría José Fitzgerald is a teacher and children's book author. Her favorite stories usually include animals, friendship, family, and magic. She grew up snorkeling and hiking in her homeland of Honduras, where nature and culture nourished her soul. Her debut novel, \u003ci\u003eTurtles of the Midnight Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, will be published by Knopf in the spring of 2023. When she's not writing, you can find her reading, walking her dogs, or maybe out on a family mountain-bike ride.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50600176419090,"sku":"9780593488706","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0fc7d7a5-7688-474d-8687-7312d25da8fc.jpg?v=1737294737","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/turtles-of-the-midnight-moon-9780593488706","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}