{"product_id":"stanley-will-probably-be-fine-isbn-9780062445797","title":"Stanley Will Probably Be Fine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eA New York Public Library Best Kids Book of 2018 * A Kirkus Best Book of 2018 * \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Bank Street Best Children's Book of 2019\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis funny and moving second novel from the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Someday Birds \u003c\/i\u003efeatures comic trivia, a safety superhero, and a super-cool scavenger hunt all over downtown San Diego, as our young hero Stanley Fortinbras grapples with social anxiety—and learns what, exactly, it means to be brave.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNobody knows comics trivia like Stanley knows comics trivia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s what he takes comfort in when the world around him and his chaotic family life get to be too much. And after he faints during a safety assembly, Stanley takes his love of comics up a level by inventing his own imaginary superhero, named John Lockdown, to help him through. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelp is what he needs, because Stanley’s entered Trivia Quest—a giant comics-trivia scavenger hunt adventure—to prove he can tackle his worries, score VIP passes to Comic Fest, and win back his ex-best friend. Partnered with his fearless new neighbor Liberty, Stanley faces his most epic, overwhelming, challenging day ever. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat would John Lockdown do?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStanley’s about to find out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFriendship Stories for Kids:\u003c\/b\u003e To win back his ex-best friend, Stanley has to team up with his fearless new neighbor, Liberty, putting a new and unexpected partnership to the test.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinding Bravery and Courage:\u003c\/b\u003e When the world gets too overwhelming, Stanley invents an imaginary superhero sidekick, John Lockdown, to help him face his fears one challenge at a time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFor Kids Who Love Comic Books:\u003c\/b\u003e A massive scavenger hunt across San Diego puts Stanley’s encyclopedic comics trivia to the ultimate test, with VIP passes to Comic Fest on the line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDealing with Anxiety:\u003c\/b\u003e An honest and funny look at what it feels like to have an anxiety disorder, from fainting at school assemblies to creating your own personal safety superhero.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“An excellent addition to promote social-emotional learning.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ “[Stanley is] a multidimensional character of great depth who gradually learns how to calm his worried mind. Add to the growing list of intelligent books about kids whose brains operate outside the norm.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Stanley’s anxiety and sensory processing disorder are portrayed in a sensitive and relatable way. Refreshing.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Comics fans and young readers who experience the world more intensely than their peers will love this one.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookPage.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In \u003cem\u003eStanley Will Probably Be Fine\u003c\/em\u003e, Sally J. Pla captures the challenges of moving through a world that can sometimes feel too big to face and introduces a character that readers cannot help but root for. A fun, vibrant story full of humanity and heart!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooki Vivat, New York Times bestselling author of Frazzled\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Stanley Fortinbras is a master of superhero lore, an artist, a kid who deeply feels the impact of his surroundings, and a protagonist with enough heart and soul for a thousand comic-con attendees. Readers of \u003cem\u003eStanley Will Probably Be Fine\u003c\/em\u003e will be much more than fine; they’ll be elated.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMike Jung, author of Unidentified Suburban Object\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Stanley is an eminently lovable underdog!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeslie Connor, author of All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. 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