{"product_id":"august-isle-isbn-9780062433428","title":"August Isle","description":"\u003cp\u003e*A Junior Library Guild Selection*\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom critically acclaimed author Ali Standish (The Ethan I Was Before), the story of one girl’s journey to a magical seaside town, where she uncovers her family’s long hidden secrets and ultimately finds truth and redemption. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFans of Sharon Creech and Rebecca Stead will be captivated by this story filled with warm humor, mystery, whimsy, and characters you can’t let go. A modern classic in the making!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor years, Miranda has stared at postcards of August Isle, Florida. The town where her mother spent her summers as a girl. The town that Miranda has always ached to visit. She just never wanted it to happen this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen she arrives on the Isle, alone and uncertain, to stay the summer with an old friend of her mother’s, Miranda discovers a place even more perfect than she imagined. And she finds a new friend in Sammy, “Aunt” Clare’s daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut there is more to August Isle than its bright streets and sandy beaches, and soon Miranda is tangled in a web of mysteries. A haunted lighthouse. An old seafarer with something to hide. A name reaching out from her mother’s shadowy past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs she closes in on answers, Miranda must reckon with the biggest question of all: Is she brave enough to face the truth she might uncover?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A beautifully written story. An emotional journey of family, friendship, loss, and healing.” —Kirkus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFriendship and Bravery:\u003c\/b\u003e When Miranda arrives on the island alone, she finds an unexpected friend in Sammy, who helps her find the courage to face her fears and the island’s secrets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUncovering the Past:\u003c\/b\u003e Armed with a handful of old postcards and a mysterious name from her mother’s childhood, Miranda sets out to discover what really happened on August Isle all those years ago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn Atmospheric Mystery:\u003c\/b\u003e A haunted lighthouse, an old seafarer who isn’t what he seems, and a generations-old tragedy create a rich, atmospheric mystery perfect for middle grade readers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMother Daughter Relationship:\u003c\/b\u003e A heartfelt exploration of a complicated mother-daughter bond, perfect for fans of stories about grief, healing, and finding your way back to family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“A beautifully written story…An emotional journey of family, friendship, loss, and healing.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Readers who enjoyed Standish’s first novel may want to give this one a try.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Engaging characters, a pleasant setting, and enough intrigue to hook young readers.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Standish constructs a subtly powerful story about acknowledging the past while defining oneself outside of it.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888848105701,"sku":"NP9780062433428","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062433428.jpg?v=1730229945","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/august-isle-isbn-9780062433428","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}