{"product_id":"moo-a-novel-isbn-9780062415240","title":"Moo: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis uplifting \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e bestseller reminds us that if we’re open to new experiences, life is full of surprises.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFans of Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech’s \u003cem\u003eLove That Dog \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eHate That Cat\u003c\/em\u003e will love her newest tween novel, \u003cem\u003eMoo\u003c\/em\u003e. Following one family’s momentous move from the city to rural Maine, an unexpected bond develops between twelve-year-old Reena and one very ornery cow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Reena, her little brother, Luke, and their parents first move to Maine, Reena doesn’t know what to expect. She’s ready for beaches, blueberries, and all the lobster she can eat. Instead, her parents “volunteer” Reena and Luke to work for an eccentric neighbor named Mrs. Falala, who has a pig named Paulie, a cat named China, a snake named Edna—and that stubborn cow, Zora.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis heartwarming story, told in a blend of poetry and prose, reveals the bonds that emerge when we let others into our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eZora was chasing us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMooooooooo. Mooooooooo.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen we reached the gate Luke scrambled up and over it instead of through it and I was trying to follow when Zora’s ENORMOUS HEAD loomed up below me and bumped me into the air\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen twelve-year-old Reena, her little brother, Luke, and their parents move to Maine, Reena doesn’t know what to expect. She’s ready for beaches, blueberries, and all the lobster she can eat. Instead, her parents “volunteer” Reena and Luke to work for an eccentric neighbor named Mrs. Falala, who has a pig named Paulie, a cat named China, a snake named Edna—and one very ornery cow named Zora.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech comes a lovely and uplifting story of how a little kindness can change lives, reminding us that if you’re open to new experiences, life offers surprises.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSharon Creech has written twenty books for young people and is published in over twenty languages. Her books have received awards in both the U.S. and abroad, including the Newbery Medal for\u003cem\u003e Walk Two Moons\u003c\/em\u003e, the Newbery Honor for\u003cem\u003e The Wanderer\u003c\/em\u003e, and Great Britain’s Carnegie Medal for \u003cem\u003eRuby Holler\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore beginning her writing career, Sharon Creech taught English for fifteen years in England and Switzerland. She and her husband now live in Maine, “lured there by our grandchildren,” Creech says. “\u003cem\u003eMoo\u003c\/em\u003e was inspired by our mutual love of Maine and by our granddaughter’s involvement in a local 4-H program. We have all been enchanted with the charms of cows.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eCreech offers a memorable family story featuring an especially difficult cow… A heartfelt tale that will be embraced by Creech’s fans, work well as a classroom read-aloud, and find a spot in book groups. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNewbery Medalist Creech touches on themes of loss, friendship, and belonging in this appealing tale. The book’s playful use of words sets this novel apart. Fans of Love That Dog will find much to love in this story of a girl, a cow, and so much more. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Reena learns that a little kindness works wonders for both people and animals, Creech’s spare narrative creates vivid, emotion-packed images of landscapes, characters, and “that\/ wild-eyed\/ heifer,” Zora, that will stay with readers. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe quick pace and accessible narrative will win over reluctant readers, and it’s an easy pick for fans of Creech’s Love That Dog or animal lovers looking for a quick yet moo-ving read. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888811077861,"sku":"NP9780062415240","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062415240.jpg?v=1730229875","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/moo-a-novel-isbn-9780062415240","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}