{"product_id":"shirley-and-jamila-save-their-summerisbn-9780525552857","title":"Shirley and Jamila Save Their Summer","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis middle-grade graphic novel for fans of \u003ci\u003eRoller Girl \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSmile\u003c\/i\u003e introduces Jamila and Shirley, two unlikely friends who save each other's summers while solving their neighborhood's biggest mysteries.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJamila Waheed is staring down a lonely summer in a new neighborhood--until she meets Shirley Bones. Sure, Shirley's a little strange, but both girls need a new plan for the summer, and they might as well become friends.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen this kid Oliver shows up begging for Shirley's help. His pet gecko has disappeared, and he's sure it was stolen! That's when Jamila discovers Shirley's secret: She's the neighborhood's best kid detective, and she's on the case. When Jamila discovers she's got some detective skills of her own, a crime-solving partnership is born.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mystery of the missing gecko turns Shirley and Jamila's summer upside down. And when their partnership hits a rough patch, they have to work together to solve the greatest mystery of all: What it means to be a friend.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eShirley and Jamila Save Their Summer\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Goerz is a master of character development, making no one into a villain and no one into a saint and giving each a fascinating role to play. . . . An action-packed graphic novel about finding—and forgiving—our closest friends.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“This well-executed graphic novel strikes a balance between a focus on meaningful relationships and just plain fun; it’s a great choice for fans of both the ‘Cam ­Jansen’ books and Raina Telgemeier.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003eGillian Goerz is a Canadian illustrator, writer, and cartoonist. Her illustrations can be found in books such as Ryan North's choosable path adventures \u003ci\u003eTo Be or Not to Be\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRomeo and\/or Juliet\u003c\/i\u003e. Her comics have been seen in \u003ci\u003eThe Walrus\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDescant Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eHumber Literary Review\u003c\/i\u003e with frequent collaborator and award-winning author Mariko Tamaki. CBC Books named Gillian's autobiographical comic \"a highlight\" of the anthology \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Loves of Geek Girls\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Toronto, Canada.","brand":"Dial Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304991543525,"sku":"NP9780525552857","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780525552857.jpg?v=1730759053","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/shirley-and-jamila-save-their-summerisbn-9780525552857","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}