{"product_id":"sticks-isbn-9780142404287","title":"Sticks","description":"\u003cb\u003eAward-winning author of \u003ci\u003eHope Was Here\u003c\/i\u003e delivers another heartwarming tale where a young pool prodigy overcomes challenges with the help of family, friends, and a pet pig. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Micky’s authentic voice draws readers right into the story.”—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMickey has a dream—pool. After all, pool is in Mickey Vernon’s blood. His family owns the neighborhood pool hall, and his dad was a champion nine-ball player. That’s why Mickey knows that he will win the Junior Nine-Ball Championship. All he has to do is beat Buck Pender. The problem is, Mickey’s three years younger than Buck, who could eat him for a light snack. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMickey knows he can’t do it alone. With ace player Joe Alvarez as his coach, and his best friend Arlen and his pet pig Mangler standing by him, can Mickey beat the odds?\u003cb\u003ePraise for Joan Bauer \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[Full of] fabulous and somewhat flamboyant characters, witty dialogue, and memorable scenes . . . Bauer’s best yet.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review for \u003ci\u003eRules of the Road\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An eloquent story of ordinary heroes.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e for\u003ci\u003e Stand Tall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoan Bauer\u003c\/b\u003e, critically acclaimed author of Newbery Honor Book and Christopher Award-winner \u003ci\u003eHope Was Here\u003c\/i\u003e, has written numerous books for young people, including \u003ci\u003eSticks, Rules of the Road \u003c\/i\u003e(winner of the \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e Book Prize), \u003ci\u003eBackwater\u003c\/i\u003e (a \u003ci\u003eSmithsonian Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book), \u003ci\u003eStand Tall\u003c\/i\u003e (an ALA Notable Book), \u003ci\u003eSquashed\u003c\/i\u003e (winner of the Delacorte Press Prize for First Young Adult Novel), and\u003ci\u003e Thwonk\u003c\/i\u003e (an ALA Best Book for Young Adults). She lives with her family in Brooklyn, New York.","brand":"Speak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301452075237,"sku":"NP9780142404287","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780142404287.jpg?v=1767737322","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/sticks-isbn-9780142404287","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}