{"product_id":"the-boy-on-the-porch-isbn-9780061892387","title":"The Boy on the Porch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“This quiet novel sings. A graceful profound story for all ages that speaks well beyond its intended audience.” \u003cem\u003e—\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eKirkus \u003c\/em\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFans of Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech's \u003cem\u003eRuby Holler\u003c\/em\u003e will love this tween novel about opening your heart and finding family when you least expect it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a young couple finds a boy asleep on their porch, their lives take a surprising turn. Unable to speak, the boy, Jacob, can't explain his history. All John and Marta know is that they have been chosen to care for him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd as their connection and friendship with Jacob grow, they embrace his exuberant spirit and talents. The three of them blossom into an unlikely family and begin to see the world in brand-new ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtras in the paperback tell of Sharon Creech's inspiration for the book!\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eOne day a young couple wakes to find a boy asleep on their porch. Unable to speak, the boy cannot explain his history. What kind of people would leave their child with strangers? All John and Marta know is that they have been chosen to care for this boy. As their connection to him grows, they embrace his exuberant spirit and talents. The three of them blossom into an unlikely family, but how long can their happiness last? From Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech comes a singular story that reminds us of the surprising connections that emerge when generosity prevails.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“This quiet novel sings. A graceful profound story for all ages that speaks well beyond its intended audience.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A rich and gracious story crafted in Creech’s masterful hands.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A tender exploration of the power of a found family and the\u2028 depth and value of temporary connections.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A page-turner for readers of any age.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44887939383525,"sku":"NP9780061892387","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780061892387.jpg?v=1730227784","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-boy-on-the-porch-isbn-9780061892387","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}