{"product_id":"operation-frog-effect-isbn-9780525644156","title":"Operation Frog Effect","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eNOMINATED FOR MULTIPLE STATE AWARDS! \u003c\/b\u003eIf one small act can create a ripple across the universe . . . what happens when a whole group of kids join together and act? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTold in eight perspectives--including one in graphic novel form\u003ci\u003e--Operation Frog Effect\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for fans of Andrew Clements, Rob Buyea, and Sarah Weeks, and for anyone who wants to make a difference.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHi-\u003c\/i\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt's us, Ms. Graham's class. We didn't mean to mess things up. But we did. We took things too far, and now Ms. Graham is in trouble--for something we did. We made a mistake. The question is, can we fix it? Ms. Graham taught us that we get to choose the kind of people we want to be and that a single act can create ripples. So get ready, world--we're about to make some ripples.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSincerely,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKayley, Kai, Henry, Aviva, Cecilia, Blake, Sharon, Emily (and Kermit, class frog)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEveryone makes mistakes. But what happens when your mistake hurts someone else?  Told in eight perspectives--including one in graphic novel form, \u003ci\u003eOperation Frog Effect\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates standing up and standing together, and tells the unforgettable story of how eight very different kids take responsibility for their actions and unite for a cause they all believe in.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A heartfelt novel with complex characters who realize that to promote change in the world, they first have to change how they see each other.\"--John David Anderson, author of \u003ci\u003eMs. Bixby's Last Day\u003c\/i\u003eHere's what people are saying about \u003ci\u003eOperation Frog Effect\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Sunshine State Young Readers Award Nominee 2020-2021\u003cbr\u003eA Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award Nominee 2020-2021\u003cbr\u003eA 2021-2022 Louisiana Young Readers Choice Award Nominated Title\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Eight fifth-graders actively tackle both personal relationships and social issues in this epistolary tale. \u003cb\u003eScheerger does an expert job\u003c\/b\u003e throughout. Moreover, the author infuses her story in nonpreachy ways with themes of kindness, respect for others, and the importance of acting responsibly, capped by a list of helpful web resources.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Inspired by their radical teacher, eight elementary school students speak up for what they believe in and make change in their school community. In Scheerger's middle-grade debut, she tackles issues of friendship, bullying, immigration, women's rights, access to education, and homelessness\/poverty. Her characters are \u003cb\u003egenuine and complex\u003c\/b\u003e as they grow and change. A \u003cb\u003ethoughtful \u003c\/b\u003eexploration of the power of the collective voice--growing up is owning up and speaking up. \" \u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ms. Graham might be my all-time favorite teacher in a middle grade novel. Kids are going to love this.\" —Colby Sharp, teacher, blogger and co-founder of The Nerdy Book Club\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Operation Frog Effect is like \u003ci\u003eThe Breakfast Club\u003c\/i\u003e for middle schoolers. \u003cb\u003eIt'll make you laugh, cheer, and strive to be a better person\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —Shannon Hitchcock, author of \u003ci\u003eRuby Lee \u0026amp; Me and One True Way\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A \u003cb\u003eperfect \u003c\/b\u003emiddle-grade read with characters you will cheer for.\" —Donna Gephart, author of\u003ci\u003e Lily and Dunkin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Eight \u003cb\u003eunforgettable \u003c\/b\u003efifth graders, one remarkable young teacher. Once in a while you find a book that feels like\u003cb\u003e a gift\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003ci\u003eOperation Frog Effect\u003c\/i\u003e is one of those books.\" —Valerie Hobbs, author of \u003ci\u003eSheep\u003c\/i\u003eSarah Scheerger is a clinical social worker who works in schools with at-risk kids, helping them figure out who they are and who they want to be. \u003ci\u003eOperation Frog Effect \u003c\/i\u003eis her was inspired by her own fourth-grade teacher. Visit her at sarahlynnbooks.com and on Twitter at @sarahscheerger.","brand":"Yearling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301647929573,"sku":"NP9780525644156","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780525644156.jpg?v=1767734238","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/operation-frog-effect-isbn-9780525644156","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}