{"product_id":"the-sideways-mean-cycle-ashley-b-warren-9798250771436","title":"The Sideways Mean Cycle: Breaking the Friendship Loop","description":"\u003cp\u003eFriendship drama doesn't start loud. It starts small.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Avery feels left out, she says she doesn't care. But hurt has a way of sneaking out sideways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhispers turn into tension.\u003cbr\u003eTension turns into storms.\u003cbr\u003eAnd before she knows it, she's stuck in a loop she didn't mean to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this honest and relatable story for ages 8-11, Avery learns how small sparks grow into big conflicts - and how brave words can break the cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper elementary classrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchool counseling lessons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall groups and book clubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents navigating friendship drama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes a ready-to-use discussion guide for classrooms and families.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause storms feel big... but most of them start small.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ashley B. Warren\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798250771436\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/06\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.24lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.09d","brand":"Ashley B. Warren","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48743211532543,"sku":"9798250771436","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_909a683a-fbd7-4930-ac05-045e43cbadf9.jpg?v=1782450611","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-sideways-mean-cycle-ashley-b-warren-9798250771436","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}