{"product_id":"the-boy-on-the-porch-isbn-9780061892356","title":"The Boy on the Porch","description":"\u003cp\u003e“This quiet novel sings. A graceful profound story for all ages that speaks well beyond its intended audience.” —Kirkus (starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFans of Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech's Ruby Holler will love this tween novel about opening your heart and finding family when you least expect it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a young couple finds a boy asleep on their porch, their lives take a surprising turn. Unable to speak, the boy, Jacob, can't explain his history. All John and Marta know is that they have been chosen to care for him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd as their connection and friendship with Jacob grow, they embrace his exuberant spirit and talents. The three of them blossom into an unlikely family and begin to see the world in brand-new ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis quiet, hopeful story explores the threads that tie us together—and what it truly means to create a home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Found Family:\u003c\/b\u003e When John and Marta discover a silent boy named Jacob on their porch, they must learn what it means to be parents, and what it means to be chosen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThemes of Foster Care and Adoption:\u003c\/b\u003e A moving exploration of creating a home for children in need, perfect for discussing important family dynamics with readers ages 8-12.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArt and Music as a Voice:\u003c\/b\u003e Jacob cannot speak, but he communicates through beautiful music and stunning paintings, changing the world for the quiet couple who takes him in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Lyrical, Character-Driven Story:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for fans of Sharon Creech who love poignant, emotional fiction that feels like a timeless classic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen John and Marta found the boy on the porch, they were curious, naturally, as to why he was there—and they hadn't expected him to stay, not at first, but he did stay, day after day, until it seemed as if he belonged, running and smiling and laughing his silent laugh, tapping and patting on every surface as he made his music, and painting—with water, with paint, with mud—those swirly swirls and swings and trees.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne day a young couple wakes to find a boy asleep on their porch. Unable to speak, the boy cannot explain his history. What kind of people would leave their child with strangers? All John and Marta know is that they have been chosen to care for this boy. As their connection to him grows, they embrace his exuberant spirit and talents. The three of them blossom into an unlikely family, but how long can their happiness last? From Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech comes a singular story that reminds us of the surprising connections that emerge when generosity prevails.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“This quiet novel sings. A graceful profound story for all ages that speaks well beyond its intended audience.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A rich and gracious story crafted in Creech’s masterful hands.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A tender exploration of the power of a found family and the\u2028 depth and value of temporary connections.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A page-turner for readers of any age.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888645435621,"sku":"NP9780061892356","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780061892356.jpg?v=1730229519","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-boy-on-the-porch-isbn-9780061892356","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}