{"product_id":"the-mending-summer-ali-standish-9780062985668","title":"The Mending Summer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eOrphan Island \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eWishtree\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Mending Summer \u003c\/em\u003eis the next stunning middle grade novel from Ali Standish--author of the Carnegie Medal nominee \u003cem\u003eThe Ethan I Was Before and August Isle, Bad Bella, and How to Disappear Completely--\u003c\/em\u003eabout a girl who is struggling to deal with her father's alcoholism when she discovers an enchanted lake...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome summers are meant to break your heart. Others to mend it. Every once in a while, a summer rolls around that does both. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Georgia, this summer is shaping up to be a big disappointment. Mama is busy studying for her biology degree. Daddy is working nights, and often the man who comes home isn't Daddy. He's a man who looks like Daddy, but walks a little wobbly. Who sounds like Daddy, but sings a little too loud. Georgia calls him the Shadow Man.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo now, instead of riding horses with her friends at camp, Georgia is sent off to the country to stay with her mysterious great-aunt for the summer to avoid her parents' fighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere, a lonely Georgia meets a mysterious friend named Angela and together, they discover a magical lake--one that can make wishes come true. At first, the lake offers Georgia a thrilling escape from her worries and hope that she can use its magic to heal her family. But as things grow worse at home, a troubled boy appears at the lake and the wishes threaten to spiral out of control . . . \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAward-winning author Ali Standish explores the courage it takes to piece your heart back together again when those closest to you break it. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Standish has created a timeless tale of discovery, growth, and relationships. A powerful story about an important topic.\" --\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Readers will be drawn into this story of friendship, magic, and the heartbreak--and healing--of addiction.\" --\u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ali Standish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0062985663\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780062985668\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/05\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.48h x 5.12w x 0.94d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.7\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e512589 \/ Mending Summer\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ali Standish","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43990601302271,"sku":"9780062985668","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_cfa46f0a-51ea-4e51-a8f6-011c6dd99344.jpg?v=1683305591","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-mending-summer-ali-standish-9780062985668","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}