{"product_id":"a-bridge-to-the-stars-henning-mankell-9780440240426","title":"A Bridge to the Stars","description":"\u003ci\u003eThis poignant novel explores how a unilateral decision can change a life. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTwo things are hard for Joel Gustafson to cope with: not knowing why, and not being able to do anything about it. Joel's father was once a sailor who lived by the sea. Joel's mother once lived with them. Joel's father abandoned the sea. Joel's mother abandoned Joel and his father. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile looking out his window one night, Joel sees a lonely dog on the street. Joel spots the animal again and begins sneaking out night after night, trying to find it. During these nocturnal outings, Joel discovers aspects of life he has never imagined. And then one night he discovers that his father's bed, too, is empty. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs Joel investigates his father's mysterious absences and continues to search for the dog, he discovers his own inner strength and learns about adult disappointments and needs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Henning Mankell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0440240425\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780440240426\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Random House Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/11\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.25h x 5.50w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 6\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e119688 \/ Bridge to the Stars\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Henning Mankell","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44321203060991,"sku":"9780440240426","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_db3c196c-6ac5-417d-9562-fc19ae629ca0.jpg?v=1696329657","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-bridge-to-the-stars-henning-mankell-9780440240426","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}