{"product_id":"a-rambler-steals-home-isbn-9780544602014","title":"A Rambler Steals Home","description":"\u003cp\u003eGarland, Derby, and Triple Clark spend each season traveling highways and byways in their Rambler—until summer, when small-town Ridge Creek, Virginia, calls them back. There they settle in, selling burgers and fries out of Garland’s Grill after each game the Rockskippers play in their battered minor-league baseball stadium. Derby’s summer traditions bring her closer than she’s ever been to a real home that isn’t on wheels, but this time, her return to Ridge Creek reveals unwelcome news. Now the person Derby loves most in town needs her help—and yet finding a way to do so may uncover deeply held stories and secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTold in Derby’s unforgettable voice, this warm-hearted debut novel is about taking risks, planting roots, and discovering the true definition of home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when a girl who’s never had roots decides to plant them for someone else?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Heartfelt Coming of Age Story:\u003c\/b\u003e Twelve-year-old Derby Clark has spent her life on the road. But when a town tragedy strikes, she discovers that home is something you build, not just a place you park.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMinor League Baseball:\u003c\/b\u003e From the sun-baked bleachers of the James Edward Allen Gibbs Stadium to the sizzle of post-game burgers at Garland’s Grill, summer in Ridge Creek revolves around the beloved Rockskippers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCommunity and Connection:\u003c\/b\u003e To help her friend, Derby must rally a surprising team of her own—including the town rival she never thought she’d trust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDealing with Grief:\u003c\/b\u003e A gentle and touching look at how a town supports a friend through loss, proving that traditions and shared stories can be a powerful way to heal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"This story is about as feel-good as they come, with new friendships grounded on old ones, poignant adolescent growth, and insights into family stories.\" \u003cstrong\u003e—Bulletin\u003c\/strong\u003e   \"...readers will easily connect with the story’s reflections on belonging, hope, family, and the meaning of home.\" \u003cstrong\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003c\/strong\u003e   \"Vibrant, engaging Derby and her descriptive firstperson narrative, full of lively and poignant touches, are compelling and affecting... A heartfelt, immersive debut, perfect for sports fans.\" \u003cstrong\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/strong\u003e   \"Fans of quiet, nostalgic stories about team spirit should enjoy this debut effort.\" \u003cstrong\u003e—Kirkus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890060882149,"sku":"NP9780544602014","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780544602014.jpg?v=1730232470","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/a-rambler-steals-home-isbn-9780544602014","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}