{"product_id":"local-news-stories-isbn-9780152046958","title":"Local News: Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunny, touching, and wholly original, \u003cem\u003eLocal News\u003c\/em\u003e is a \"first-rate collection from a perceptive and sensitive chronicler of ordinary life.\" —\u003cem\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn thirteen stories full of wit and energy, Gary Soto illuminates the ordinary lives of young people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether the kids are battling infestations of squirrels, dancing to romantic music on El Radio, trick-or-treating for one last time, or saving the world by becoming vegetarian. their problems are hilarious and real and as big as only a kid can make them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The stories show the humor of growing up as well as the anguish.\" \u003cem\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlus don't miss Gary Soto's \u003cem\u003eBaseball in April\u003c\/em\u003e, a story collection that the\u003cem\u003e Los Angeles Times \u003c\/em\u003ecalled \"nothing less than remarkable.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"Another first-rate collection from a perceptive and sensitive chronicler of ordinary life.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"As always, Soto shows that the concerns and triumphs of Latino children are no different from anyone's, and their misadventures are treated with a light touch.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The stories show the humor of growing up as well as the anguish.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Each story is a little treasure of human experience skillfully drawn with poetic sensibility.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889818038501,"sku":"NP9780152046958","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780152046958.jpg?v=1730231974","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/local-news-stories-isbn-9780152046958","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}