{"product_id":"nothing-is-little-isbn-9780823458813","title":"Nothing Is Little","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe case of a missing father is hard to crack . . . even for Felix, a tiny kid with a huge heart and an eye for detail.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEleven-year-old Felix likes being the smallest kid in school.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAt least he knows where he fits in. Plus his nickname, “Short-lock Holmes,” is perfect for someone who’s killing it in forensic science club. To Felix, Growth Hormone Deficiency is no big deal.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAnd then Felix learns that his biological dad was short, too. This one, tiny, itty-bitty piece of information opens up a massive hole in his life. Felix \u003ci\u003emust \u003c\/i\u003efind his father. He only has a few small clues to work from, but as Sherlock Holmes said, “To a great mind, nothing is little.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe further Felix gets in his investigation, though, the more he starts to wonder: What if his dad doesn’t want to be found? And what if Felix’s family—his mom, his stepdad, the baby on the way—needs \u003ci\u003ehim\u003c\/i\u003e right where he is?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTender and uplifting, this warm novel from Christopher Award–winner Carmella Van Vleet celebrates little differences in us that can make a big impact.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\"Felix's [story] is as internal as it is external. As he follows clues to his father's identity, he learns about the person and friend he himself is beginning to be (while making some age-appropriate blunders).\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—The New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A captivating, humorous, and heartfelt story of friendship, family, and crime-solving.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A fresh and funny read that sells itself, and it demonstrates that there is more than one way to grow.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"The story keeps a steady pace as it ­alternates between school and home, ­giving a firsthand account of what it's like to be young and faced with decisions that are difficult to navigate. ­Engaging and heartfelt, Van Vleet's title delivers big on the feels. Anyone who's ever been made to feel small will benefit from ­hearing ­Felix's story.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—School Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eNothing Is Little\u003c\/i\u003e offers powerful proof that little things can matter in a great big way. What a beautiful book! The most huge-hearted and heartwarming story you'll read this year.\"—Claudia Mills, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Language\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \"Smart, funny, and memorable. You can’t help but love Felix! He has big goals and a great big heart, and he’ll live large in your memory long after the final page is turned.\"—Margi Preus, Newbery Honor–winning author\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eCarmella Van Vleet is a former kindergarten teacher and the author of numerous books for children, including \u003ci\u003eTo the Stars!\u003c\/i\u003e, which was co-authored by astronaut Kathy Sullivan and named to the Amelia Bloomer list. Her debut children's novel, \u003ci\u003eEliza Bing Is (NOT) a Big, Fat Quitter\u003c\/i\u003e, received the Christopher Award and was named to four state award master lists. Just like Eliza, Carmella loves tae kwon do—she has earned her black belt! She lives in Ohio and can be found online at carmellavanvleet.com","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300606726373,"sku":"NP9780823458813","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823458813.jpg?v=1767733924","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/nothing-is-little-isbn-9780823458813","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}