{"product_id":"claras-strange-adventures-barbara-bernstein-9798995593003","title":"Clara's Strange Adventures: The Wrong Way Home","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fast-paced, laugh-out-loud adventure where every wrong turn leads somewhere wonderful. Bursting with hilarious fantasy, science, and heart, this chapter book is a celebration of creative problem-solving and resilience. Any child who enjoys magical adventures with clever twists, thoughtful humor, and meaningful lessons will love reading about Clara's journey home.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Clara accepts a simple balloon at a birthday party, she never expects it to pull her underground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuddenly, she's tumbling through twisting tunnels, surrounded by talking moles, consulting a tea-sipping aardvark who loves her encyclopedias, and trying to escape a mysterious cabin with no doorknob on the inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere's also a \"not-so-clever\" parrot filling in for the Wise Old Owl (who's on vacation), magic words that don't work (they're past their expiration date), and a visit to Rhythm \u0026amp; Dance Land, where everyone learns to step on the beat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, Clara meets Cosmo, a quick-thinking new friend who helps her discover that for solving problems, logic and imagination make a powerful team.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParents and educators will love: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA brave, relatable heroine who models emotional resilience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreative problem-solving grounded in science concepts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscussion questions and a \"Fun Facts\" section that extends learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, wholesome storytelling-no villains, just wonderfully weird challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree online enrichment resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for both independent readers and family read-alouds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Barbara Bernstein,Allen Bernstein\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798995593003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Academic Information Service, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/18\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 78\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.37lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.75h x 7.75w x 0.21d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/15\/2026","brand":"Barbara Bernstein","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49002120446207,"sku":"9798995593003","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/claras-strange-adventures-barbara-bernstein-9798995593003","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}