{"product_id":"leeva-at-last-isbn-9780063114425","title":"Leeva at Last","description":"\u003cp\u003eAward-winning, bestselling author Sara Pennypacker and illustrator Matthew Cordell come together in this hilarious absurdist tale about a precocious girl who transforms her community in surprising ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are people for?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat’s the burning question on the mind of Leeva Spayce Thornblossom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFame! says Leeva’s mom, the mayor of Nutsmore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoney! says her dad, the town treasurer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the help of an orphaned badger, a risk-averse boy in a hazmat suit, and the town's librarians, Leeva sets off to discover her own answer—setting off a chain of events that will change Nutsmore forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan one curious girl and her band of quirky friends prove that people are for more than just money and fame?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Quirky Found Family:\u003c\/b\u003e With the help of a kind librarian, a boy in a hazmat suit, and an orphaned badger named Bob, Leeva discovers that family is something you build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Power of Books and Libraries:\u003c\/b\u003e Leeva’s whole world opens up when she steps into the Nutsmore Public Library, a magical place full of stories, cookies, and answers to life’s biggest questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLaugh-Out-Loud Humor:\u003c\/b\u003e Filled with absurd situations and a town run by the most ridiculous parents imaginable, this story will have kids and adults laughing together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Hero to Cheer For:\u003c\/b\u003e Despite being neglected by her parents, Leeva’s unstoppable curiosity and kindness are the sparks that will change Nutsmore forever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFor Fans of Modern Classics:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for readers who love the wit of Roald Dahl, the heart of Kate DiCamillo, and the charming absurdity of Lemony Snicket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for PAX: “Pennypacker’s elegant language and insight into human nature spin a fable extolling empathy above all. By the novel’s poignant ending, Pennypacker has gently made the case that all of us should aspire to that view—children and adults alike.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTime magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Strongly recalling elements of Roald Dahl’s \u003cem\u003eMatilda\u003c\/em\u003e, this archly narrated satire from Pennypacker slyly integrates potent themes such as fairness, responsibility, and trust.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Pennypacker delivers a hugely entertaining mix of outsized comedic villainy, dreadful parents, delicious cookies, and kindness rewarded. Leeva’s sturdy instincts for both survival and justice are worth celebrating, as is the gift of books that expand her world. Splendid fun.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Pennypacker tells the story with warmth and whimsy, recalling the tone and charm of\u003cem\u003e Matilda\u003c\/em\u003e. Though stuck in comically gloomy situations, Leeva is a delight, her eccentric companions are lovable, and the writing sparkles. A terrifically funny, tender tribute to the power of perseverance, community, and kindness.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Versatile Pennypacker has written a book that is by turns outrageous and wise, funny and touching, fantastical and true; Cordell’s sketches contribute to the levity.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for PAX, JOURNEY HOME: “This is a deftly nuanced look at the fragility and strength of the human heart. An impressive sequel.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for PAX, JOURNEY HOME: “The book’s message is most simply put by Pax when he tells his kit that “after loving, you are afraid,” but it is still worth it. It’s a hard heart that will keep the tears away for this one, so have plenty of tissues nearby.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for HERE IN THE REAL WORLD: “Pennypacker’s humane tale is written with straightforward grace and populated with exquisitely layered characters; vulnerable, imaginative Ware’s journey to self-acceptance is particularly skillfully rendered.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for HERE IN THE REAL WORLD: \"Pennypacker tells a human story of growth and transformation. Smooth prose and short chapters make for a compulsively readable tale, fit for middle-graders in the process of discovering themselves.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for PAX: “Pax the book is like Pax the fox: half wild and wholly beautiful.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for PAX: “Pennypacker’s expert, evenhanded storytelling reveals stunning depth in a relatively small package.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890380861669,"sku":"NP9780063114425","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063114425.jpg?v=1730233157","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/leeva-at-last-isbn-9780063114425","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}