{"product_id":"the-worm-whisperer-betty-hicks-9781250148209","title":"The Worm Whisperer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou've heard of Horse Whisperers and Dog Whisperers, but Ellis thinks he might be a Worm Whisperer  When his family falls on hard times, Ellis thinks his weird skill might be able to help. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEllis Coffey loves animals. He spends so much time outdoors that sometimes he thinks he can talk with them. When he discovers a caterpillar that seems to follow his directions, he knows he has a chance to win the annual Woolly Worm race. The prize money is $1,000--exactly the amount of the deductible for his dad's back surgery. If Ellis can train his woolly worm to be the fastest in the country, while dealing with a crush and a bully at school, he's sure can solve all his family's problems. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut when you're trying to talk to insects, nothing is as simple as it seems. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom Betty Hicks, author of the Gym Shorts series for new readers, comes a story of friendship, family, and hidden talents that might be more useful than they first seem. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Worm Whisperer\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A satisfying ending neatly wraps up this warm story, and Hatke's occasional line drawings will add appeal for middle-grade readers.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Betty Hicks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1250148200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781250148209\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Square Fish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/05\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.60h x 5.20w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.7\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e156493 \/ Worm Whisperer\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Betty Hicks","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43980152602879,"sku":"9781250148209","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7d27a273-a931-4dca-a777-5ae60b064dd3.jpg?v=1683248617","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-worm-whisperer-betty-hicks-9781250148209","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}