{"product_id":"twelve-spoons-riley-boerger-9781737809005","title":"Twelve Spoons","description":"\u003cb\u003e2023 FINALIST - AMERICAN WRITING AWARDS\u003cbr\u003eYOUNG ADULT - NONFICTION \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCongratulations to 16-year old author, Riley Boerger, for receiving the recognition of 2023 FINALIST - AMERICAN WRITING AWARDS, YOUNG ADULT - NONFICTION category for TWELVE SPOONS!  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSixty-two doctor appointments, sixteen blood draws, one surgical procedure, and one hell of a story. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRuth Bilbruck, a normal girl living in a small town in Washington lived a normal television life. She went to school, had friends and hopes for the future. That all changed when Ruth started having sharp, stabbing pain in her hips. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe traded in her soccer uniform for scratchy paper gowns; Associated Student Body meetings, for doctor appointments; and her normal body, for one that feels like it's failing. Her life changed. Leaving her with a fear of increased pain, and grief for the life she once lived. Leaving her to wonder what is the cause, and what does the future now hold? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e**** \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book is based off of personal experiences of the 15-year old author, Riley Boerger. Writing this book was very therapeutic for her and she is hoping that it will help other teens who live through chronic illnesses. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAge recommendation - 12 - 18+ years old\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Riley Boerger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1737809001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781737809005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Enhanced DNA Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/31\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 90\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d","brand":"Riley Boerger","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44122909638911,"sku":"9781737809005","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b6807007-33b6-4262-872f-da0e84768692.jpg?v=1687427812","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/twelve-spoons-riley-boerger-9781737809005","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}