{"product_id":"around-the-cul-de-sac-christina-de-paris-9781737718123","title":"Around the Cul-de-sac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAround the Cul-de-sac\u003c\/em\u003e is a rollicking short story collection that charts the inner workings of Sydney Lagunilla, a kid growing up in the '90s who views trespassing on her neighbors' properties as doing them a favor. In this work of realistic fiction, the Central Florida native finds a way to skirt a standardized test worksheet, and in an above-ground pool, acts out the farewell floating door scene in \u003cem\u003eTitanic\u003c\/em\u003e. Sydney's ruling passions undergo rapid shifts, occupying her time with rowboat adventures or whatever sport features in the latest (now nostalgic) family comedy. She could be catching lizards one moment, then staging a performance of the \u003cem\u003e1996 Grammy Nominees\u003c\/em\u003e album in the next. The 16 stories are magnetic and will leave readers bemused through seriously funny and honest narration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the debut short stories collection by emerging humor writer Christina De Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat people are saying about \u003cem\u003eAround the Cul-de-sac\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"In this witty collection, Sydney, a kid growing up in Florida, finds herself in one suburban adventure after another. From casual neighborhood trespassing to romance at the skating rink, these stories deliver big on humor and '90s nostalgia.\" - BookBub\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The beauty of \u003cem\u003eAround the Cul-de-sac \u003c\/em\u003eis in how well it illustrates everyday situations, whether light-hearted or serious, while also framing these events and messages with subtle, tasteful humor. The colourful protagonist leading the action with flair and laughs is the cherry on the cake. Overall, this book is a pleasant and intriguing read that adults can enjoy as much as young readers.\" - Electra Nanou; Reedsy Discovery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Christina de Paris\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 173771812X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781737718123\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e 8th \u0026amp; Atlas Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/12\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 212\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.48d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/0001","brand":"Christina de Paris","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45180445393151,"sku":"9781737718123","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_46b186c4-47b3-4d5a-af76-4f12e086fb13.jpg?v=1712898011","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/around-the-cul-de-sac-christina-de-paris-9781737718123","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}