{"product_id":"wondrous-rex-9780062940995","title":"Wondrous Rex","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNewbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan has written a magical and funny tale about the joy found in using words, sharing stories, and loving a wondrous dog: Rex. Now available in paperback.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrace's aunt is a writer. She works with words every day and teaches Grace interesting words like \"melancholy\" and \"delirious.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Lily is often \"flummoxed\" by her writing. Her stories don't go anywhere, her desk is a mess, and her writer's group can't help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo Lily posts an ad for an assistant: \u003cem\u003eA writer of books needs \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ean assistant, a coach, a helper, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003efor inspiration and some magic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe next day, Grace opens the door, and there is Rex: a Labrador retriever who will change Grace's life, and Lily's. The word \"amazing\" is an everyday word for Rex, who inspires Lily, and helps Grace find the words to write her own story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMacLachlan, Patricia:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatricia MacLachlan \u003c\/strong\u003e(1938-2022) was the celebrated author of many timeless books for young readers, including \u003cem\u003eSarah, Plain and Tall\u003c\/em\u003e, winner of the Newbery Medal. She was also the author of many beloved picture books, a number of which she cowrote with her daughter, Emily.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50644628046098,"sku":"9780062940995","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0e927ea4-6af6-4046-a800-90a913279ce3.jpg?v=1763537852","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/wondrous-rex-9780062940995","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}