{"product_id":"next-stop-isbn-9780593425213","title":"Next Stop","description":"\u003cb\u003eGet ready for a graphic novel road trip with more than just a few bumps in the road!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMiddle schooler Pia is dealing with grief as she finds herself on the biggest adventure of her life--a bus tour stopping at weird and wacky roadside attractions. Inspired by a real life road trip and touching on tough topics, but filled with warmth and humor-- Next Stop is a “remarkable debut.\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e) about family, friendship, and moving on.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eBOOKPAGE \u003c\/i\u003eAND\u003ci\u003e HORN BOOK \u003c\/i\u003eBEST BOOK OF THE YEAR \u003cbr\u003e• A\u003ci\u003e KIRKUS REVIEWS\u003c\/i\u003e BEST MIDDLE GRADE BOOK OF THE CENTURY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePia is a soft-spoken middle schooler whose life is turned upside down after the loss of her younger brother, followed by her parents’ decision to move to a new town. In an effort to get her mind off of the troubles at home, Pia goes on a bus tour with a family friend, stopping at weird and wacky roadside attractions. The final destination: a mysterious underground lake. The locals say it has magical powers; Pia won’t admit she believes in it, but she’s holding on to hope that the waters may hold the answer to mending her broken family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe trip is much more than the final stop. The friendships that Pia makes along the way are just as valuable as the destination itself. \u003ci\u003eNext Stop\u003c\/i\u003e explores grief, resilience, and learning how to laugh again. Debbie Fong weaves together an incredibly strong debut filled with humor and heart, with a splash of mystery and magic.\"\u003cb\u003eA nuanced and deeply felt exploration of grief\u003c\/b\u003e, told with humor, magic, and a touch of mystery.\" —Andrea Wang, Newbery Honor-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Many Meanings of Meilan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Full of gut-wrenching sadness and quiet, lovely moments, \u003cb\u003e[\u003ci\u003eNext Stop]\u003c\/i\u003e will deeply immerse you\u003c\/b\u003e in Pia’s imperfect, impactful summer road trip.” —Kristen Gudsnuk, author of \u003ci\u003eMaking Friends\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eA heart wrenching journey\u003c\/b\u003e that’s well worth the trip.” —Kayla Miller, author of \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eClick\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"With a sympathetic protagonist navigating unimaginable pain, fully realized and engaging secondary characters, and a skillfully crafted narrative, \u003cb\u003ethis is a remarkable debut\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"\u003cb\u003eA poignant story\u003c\/b\u003e that delicately balances youthful delight and naïveté with profound mourning.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"Mixing young friendship and whimsy with a depth of feeling as long as any highway, this introspective graphic novel should be the obvious next stop for middle grader readers looking for the \u003cb\u003eweird and wonderful\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"\u003cb\u003eEndearing, heartbreaking, and uplifting in turns\u003c\/b\u003e, Fong’s unforgettable debut is a first purchase for youth graphic novel collections.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A reminder of the importance of \u003cb\u003efriendship, family, and connection\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"With its humor and poignancy mixed with moments of real magic, readers will find Pia’s pilgrimage both \u003cb\u003ehilarious and uplifting\u003c\/b\u003e.\"\u003ci\u003e —Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eAn immersive, empathetic tale\u003c\/b\u003e of an important journey that sensitively explores grief and loss even as it celebrates friendship and new experiences.\"\u003ci\u003e \u003ci\u003e—BookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eDebbie Fong is an Ignatz-nominated comic artist and illustrator based in Brooklyn, New York. She has illustrated multiple children’s nonfiction books, including the best-selling How to Be a Person. She is also the artist behind POMMO Press, an online art shop selling prints, stationery, and other fun goods.","brand":"Random House Graphic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301793026277,"sku":"NP9780593425213","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593425213.jpg?v=1767733689","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/next-stop-isbn-9780593425213","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}