{"product_id":"my-jasper-june-isbn-9780062836632","title":"My Jasper June","description":"\u003cp\u003e“This book is a treasure—a touching story of friendship, loss, and finding beauty in the everyday, with characters who stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page. I absolutely loved it.”—R. J. Palacio, New York Times bestselling author of Wonder\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaurel Snyder, author of Orphan Island, returns with another unforgettable story of the moments in which we find out who we are, and the life-altering friendships that show us what we can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe school year is over, and it is summer in Atlanta. The sky is blue, the sun is blazing, and the days brim with possibility. But Leah feels. . . lost. She has been this way since one terrible afternoon a year ago, when everything changed. Since that day, her parents have become distant, her friends have fallen away, and Leah’s been adrift and alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen she meets Jasper, a girl unlike anyone she has ever known. There’s something mysterious about Jasper, almost magical. And Jasper, Leah discovers, is also lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, the two girls carve out a place for themselves, a hideaway in the overgrown spaces of Atlanta, away from their parents and their hardships, somewhere only they can find.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut as the days of this magical June start to draw to a close, and the darker realities of their lives intrude once more, Leah and Jasper have to decide how real their friendship is, and whether it can be enough to save them both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBooks about Grief and Loss:\u003c\/b\u003e A year after a terrible tragedy, Leah is adrift in a silent house. This poignant story gently explores how a family grapples with loss and how a new friend can be a lifeline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn Unforgettable Summer Friendship:\u003c\/b\u003e In the hazy heat of an Atlanta summer, lost Leah meets the mysterious Jasper. Together they carve out a secret world, a hideaway where they can escape their hardships and just be kids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Heartfelt Middle Grade Novel:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for readers who love emotional, character-driven stories. This book is a treasure about finding out who we are and the life-altering friendships that show us what we can be.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFound Family:\u003c\/b\u003e Two lonely girls, each with their own secrets, discover that the family you choose can sometimes be the one that saves you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“This book is a treasure—a touching story of friendship, loss, and finding beauty in the every day, with characters who stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page. I absolutely loved it.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eR. J. Palacio, New York Times-bestselling author of Wonder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Honest and beautiful, \u003cem\u003eMy Jasper June\u003c\/em\u003e shows us what real friendship makes possible in the face of the impossible.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRebecca Stead, Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Reach Me\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Unflinchingly true and hopeful at once, My Jasper June gives us a friendship so intense and magical, we feel lucky to be there for every gut-wrenching minute of it. Snyder is a truly wonderful writer.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmily Jenkins, New York Times bestselling author of Brave Red, Smart Frog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A beautiful story about the healing powers of friendship in the face of tragedy and hardship, this is a must-buy for juvenile fiction collections.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Snyder tackles heavy topics (death and grief, abuse and homelessness) straightforwardly in this coming-of-age story. A candid story about two teens who find solace and strength in each other.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[A] tender, atmospheric and memorable novel that explore the intimate, restorative power and beauty of friendship.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walden Pond Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889389662437,"sku":"NP9780062836632","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062836632.jpg?v=1730231144","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/my-jasper-june-isbn-9780062836632","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}