{"product_id":"when-sea-becomes-sky-9781547610853","title":"When Sea Becomes Sky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this heartfelt summer story, acclaimed author Gillian McDunn paints a stunning portrait of the bond of siblings and the love we'll always carry with us.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBex and Davey's summer in the saltmarsh is different this year, thanks to the record-breaking drought. Even the fish seem listless--and each day the water level lowers farther. When they discover a mysterious underwater statue, they're thrilled at the chance to solve the puzzle of its origin. This is the summer adventure they've been waiting for. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen they learn of a development plan that will destroy their special spot, they'll need to act quickly. Unfortunately, sometimes progress happens whether you're ready or not. What will it mean if Bex and Davey lose their corner of the marsh where otters frolic and dragonflies buzz--their favorite place to be siblings together? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs Bex and Davey attempt to save the statue and their beloved marsh, they come to see that the truth is not as simple as it seems . . . ultimately discovering so much more about life, permanence, love, and loss than they ever expected. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAward-winning author Gillian McDunn crafts a gorgeous story of love and siblinghood, of secret statues and island life, of holding on and letting go.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGillian McDunn\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eHonestly Elliott\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThese Unlucky Stars\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Queen Bee and Me\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCaterpillar Summer\u003c\/i\u003e, which received two starred reviews, and was selected for the Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List, and \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eParents\u003c\/i\u003e magazine Best Books of the Year lists. When she isn't reading or writing, she is probably baking gluten-free treats, traveling, or spending time with her family. She lives near Raleigh, North Carolina, with her husband and children, and a very silly dog named Friday. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ewww.gillianmcdunn.com\u003cbr\u003e@gillianmcdunn\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50584056594706,"sku":"9781547610853","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6b74bdb5-1c59-4b84-8c15-255d6f9f1951.jpg?v=1737080966","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/when-sea-becomes-sky-9781547610853","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}