{"product_id":"lola-at-last-isbn-9780063060180","title":"Lola at Last","description":"\u003cp\u003eMove over, Elizabeth Bennet. The most infamous Bennet sister is here to tell her story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin Lola Barnes, a.k.a. a modern Lydia Bennet, at the beginning of a summer gone truly wrong: where a boat party-turned-fiery-fiasco ends with the ship, Lola’s summer plans, and her reputation truly sunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e(The boat was barely on fire, for the record—and all the partygoers were just fine.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuckily, this disaster of a summer has another thing in store for her: a path of self-discovery she never saw coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGiven an ultimatum—jail time, or spending the summer with the nonprofit Hike Like a Girl—she laces up her hiking boots and takes to the wilderness. Along the way, she’ll encounter unexpected friends, a sweet romance, strength she didn’t know she had—and herself, Lola, at last.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Pride and Prejudice–inspired tale, a companion to J. C. Peterson’s Being Mary Bennet, spins a modern Lydia Bennet’s life into a tumultuous and hilarious coming-of-age journey, complete with misadventures, misunderstandings, mayhem, and a romance worthy of Darcy and Elizabeth themselves. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when the girl who lives for the spotlight is forced to get lost in the wilderness?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Modern P\u0026amp;P Retelling:\u003c\/b\u003e Lola Barnes, the infamous Lydia Bennet of the 21st century, finally gets to tell her side of the story—and it’s nothing like you expect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFish out of Water:\u003c\/b\u003e After a boat party disaster, this designer-loving city girl is sentenced to a summer of hiking boots, mosquito bites, and zero cell service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eForced Proximity:\u003c\/b\u003e Stuck in the wilderness with a group of strangers from Hike Like a Girl, Lola has to navigate new friendships and an unexpected—and totally off-limits—attraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFound Family:\u003c\/b\u003e She might have started the summer with an ultimatum, but Lola just might end it with a crew of unexpected friends who see her for who she truly is.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"Hilarious and smart, \u003cem\u003eBeing Mary Bennet\u003c\/em\u003e is a soulful, swoonworthy coming of age story that reminds us that everyone deserves to be the main character in their own life. I’m sure Jane Austen would agree!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMonica Gomez-Hira, author of Once Upon a Quinceañera\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The perfect novel for any reader who wishes they were a heroine but secretly identifies more with background characters… An utterly authentic, captivating story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Literary references, friendship, family drama, adorable dogs—this book has it all! Fans of Jane Austen will eat up this playful contemporary homage to \u003cem\u003ePride and Prejudice.”\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“While [Marnie’s] self-deprecating humor is part of the story’s appeal, there’s also something endearing about watching this earnest character do what has to be done, even if she risks making a fool of herself in the process. A promising first novel.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e[A] witty Pride and Prejudice–inspired jaunt.  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn engaging read for anyone who’s used to being underestimated—by others as well as themselves. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eBeing Mary Bennet\u003c\/em\u003e:  “Full of voice and charm, \u003cem\u003eBeing Mary Bennet\u003c\/em\u003e is an exceptional debut that tackles coming of age with humor, care, and emotional depth. Peterson creates a cast of complex characters and relationships you’ll instantly adore and root for while also embracing their flaws and shortcomings. A delightful, memorable story.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKelsey Rodkey, author of Last Chance Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A witty, creative retelling packed with charming characters and hilarious antics. \u003cem\u003eBeing Mary Bennet\u003c\/em\u003e filled my Austen-loving heart with so much joy!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRachel Lynn Solomon, author of Today, Tonight, Tomorrow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Hilarious and heartfelt, this debut proves that everyone deserves to be the main character in their own story. Jane Austen fans, prepare to fall in love!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKristy Boyce, author of Hot British Boyfriend\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890378436837,"sku":"NP9780063060180","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063060180.jpg?v=1730233147","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/lola-at-last-isbn-9780063060180","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}