{"product_id":"jesss-story-isbn-9780062338419","title":"Jess's Story","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe second book of the Backyard Witch series, by acclaimed authors Christine Heppermann and Ron Koertge, starring Ms. M, the witch who the \u003cem\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/em\u003e calls “a combination of Mary Poppins and a stand-up comedian.” A must-have for newly independent readers and fans of Ivy + Bean, Clementine, and the Food Network!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJess is a superstar on the field and on the court. Soccer, basketball, baseball, tennis—you name it, she loves it. But she’s a disaster in the kitchen, much to the dismay of her chef mother. When Jess’s mom gets a chance to work in a famous kitchen for a week, Jess and her friends, Sadie and Maya, try to help out by making dinner. And . . . let’s just say that it goes up in flames. Enter Ms. M, the mysterious witch who appears right when you need her! Ms. M is a heroine to rival Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle and Ms. Frizzle. She doesn’t save the day herself, but she helps everyone save it for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShort chapters filled with illustrator Deborah Marcero’s striking, lively black-and-white illustrations make the Backyard Witch series a must-have for young middle grade readers. \u003cem\u003eIncludes a recipe and information about cooking and gardening.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Many preteens can identify with Jess’ thorny relationship with her mom; no matter how hard she tries, she can’t seem to make her mom happy. …Delightful illustrations and enduring underlying themes make this a fun, quick read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In this second installment of the Backyard Witch series, the antics of Ms. M make for a humorous, bewitching tale perfect for newly independent or struggling elementary readers. Marcero’s grayscale illustrations…add another layer of humor to the story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888764678373,"sku":"NP9780062338419","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062338419.jpg?v=1730229785","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/jesss-story-isbn-9780062338419","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}