{"product_id":"audacity-jones-to-the-rescue-audacity-jones-1-isbn-9780545840569","title":"Audacity Jones to the Rescue (Audacity Jones #1)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e      An irrepressible orphan named Audacity Jones is headed on an adventure of historic proportions! The first book in a brand-new series from beloved Newbery Honor author Kirby Larson!\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAudacity Jones is an eleven-year-old orphan who aches for adventure, a challenge to break up the monotony of her life at Miss Maisie's School for Wayward Girls. Life as a wayward girl isn't so bad; Audie has the best of friends, a clever cat companion, and plenty of books to read. Still, she longs for some excitement, like the characters in the novels she so loves encounter.So when the mysterious Commodore Crutchfield visits the school and whisks Audie off to Washington, DC, she knows she's in for the journey of a lifetime. But soon, it becomes clear that the Commodore has unsavory plans for Audie -- plans that involve the president of the United States and a sinister kidnapping plot. Before she knows it, Audie winds up in the White House kitchens, where she's determined to stop the Commodore dead in his tracks. Can Audie save the day before it's too late?     \u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eAudacity Jones to the Rescue\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e*\"Larson's thriller deftly mixes humor, heart-pounding moments, and a strongly evoked historical setting -- it's truly a story with something for everyone.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review*\"[T]he story's themes of trust, friendship, and good manners will resonate with many. Audacity's charm and smarts make this historical adventure a winner.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"Larson infuses her romp with plenty of humor, making Audacity, her cat, and friends into lively, likable characters. With characteristic deftness, she weaves her historical material seamlessly into the story; Audacity is a modern girl.... Clever, funny, and sweet in equal measures.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\"Readers will cheer Audacity's ingenuity and bravery as they relish every moment of her adventures. Highly recommended.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eLiberty\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e* \"Larson once again creates an engaging story that is rich in historical details. She purposefully captures both the fear and the hope in a world torn by war as well as the simple love of a boy for his dog. Practically perfect.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"A slice-of-life tale for historical fiction fans and animal lovers alike.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"Larson brings the historical setting to life with vivid details and draws readers into the story with a heartfelt dog-and-child relationship.\" -- \u003ci\u003eHornbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eDash\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003eWinner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical FictionA \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year*\"Emotionally satisfying and thought-provoking.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review*\"[A] trenchant novel.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"Historical fiction at its best.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eDuke\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e*\"Exceptionally well-crafted and emotionally authentic.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review*\"[An] incisive tale of loyalty, patriotism, sacrifice, and bravery.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"A good example of how bravery comes in all shapes, sizes -- and breeds.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eHattie Big Sky\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003eA Newbery Honor Recipient*\"[An] engaging historical novel... [Larson] creates a richly textured novel full of memorable characters.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review*\"Larson... create[s] a masterful picture of the homesteading experience and the people who persevered.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"Refreshing.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e      Kirby Larson is the acclaimed author of the 2007 Newbery Honor Book \u003ci\u003eHattie Big Sky\u003c\/i\u003e; its sequel, \u003ci\u003eHattie Ever After\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Friendship Doll\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eDear America: The Fences Between Us\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eDuke\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eDash\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction; \u003ci\u003eLiberty\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eCode Word Courage\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eAudacity Jones to the Rescue\u003c\/i\u003e; and its sequel, \u003ci\u003eAudacity Jones Steals the Show\u003c\/i\u003e. She has also cowritten the award-winning picture books \u003ci\u003eTwo Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship, and Survival\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine, and a Miracle\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Washington with her husband and Winston the Wonder Dog.     \u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e      From \u003ci\u003eAudacity Jones\u003c\/i\u003e\"I suppose you know why you are here?\" The bird woman squawked the question.Audie glanced at the Commodore. She didn't want to answer incorrectly.     \"I thought it best to keep her in the dark.\" The Commodore shifted on his chair.     After a brief pause, the woman nodded. \"Yes, of course. The less she knows --\" she let the thought hang in the air, unfinished.     Audie's imagination couldn't help but finish. The less she knows, the safer she is? Is that what was implied? Audie swiped damp palms on her new wool coat, inhaling deeply to steady her nerves.       \"We have an exceedingly important job to do. Tomorrow. At the White House.\" The woman stared down her beak at Audie, her hot gaze warming Audie right through to her backbone.     The White House! That silly game she'd played with Beatrice hadn't been too far off the mark after all. The White House. What would the Wayward Girls say to that? Audie sat a little taller, shoulders back, pride puffing out her chest. Think of it! An orphan like her, coming to the aid of the president of the United States.     \"It's an honor.\" Audie couldn't help but wonder what sort of assistance the president might require of her. Though there could not be another man in America with more on his mind than poor President Taft, it would hardly do for Audie to offer him a bedtime song such as those she had sung to soothe the triplets. She struggled to imagine what other help a president could demand of an orphan. Nothing came to mind. But nevertheless. The president needed her. And she was not about to let him down. By the time her thoughts cycled through all the possibilities, she was so full of patriotic fervor and passion she nearly saluted Miss Beaknose. \"I'll do whatever you need.\"     The woman nodded curtly. \"We haven't much time. Listen closely.\"     \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46551686611173,"sku":"NP9780545840569","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/O_cb7ab084-d282-4a57-a728-7a4da53473b3.jpg?v=1773252108","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/audacity-jones-to-the-rescue-audacity-jones-1-isbn-9780545840569","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}