{"product_id":"the-inbetween-isbn-9780062916099","title":"The In-Between","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA dark, twisty adventure about the forgotten among us and\u003cbr\u003ewhat it means to be seen, from the acclaimed author of \u003cem\u003eThe Missing Piece of\u003cbr\u003eCharlie O’Reilly\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCooper is lost. Ever since his father left their family\u003cbr\u003ethree years ago, he has become distant from his friends, constantly annoyed by\u003cbr\u003ehis little sister, Jess, and completely fed up with the pale, creepy rich girl\u003cbr\u003ewho moved in next door and won’t stop staring at him. So when Cooper learns of\u003cbr\u003ean unsolved mystery his sister has discovered online, he welcomes the\u003cbr\u003edistraction. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s the tale of a deadly train crash that occurred a\u003cbr\u003ehundred years ago, in which one young boy among the dead was never identified.\u003cbr\u003eThe only distinguishing mark on him was a strange insignia on his suit coat, a\u003cbr\u003esymbol no one had seen before or since. Jess is fascinated by the mystery of\u003cbr\u003ethe unknown child— because she’s seen the insignia. It’s the symbol of the\u003cbr\u003ejacket of the girl next door.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs they uncover more information— and mounting evidence of\u003cbr\u003ethe girl’s seemingly impossible connection to the tragedy—Cooper and Jess\u003cbr\u003ebegin to wonder if a similar disaster could be heading to their hometown.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"An intriguing mystery and a heartwarming tale of friendship wrapped inside a ghost story, this is a sure hit. With a memorable twist, this title is too good to be missed. Perfect for fans of Mary Downing Hahn and “Goosebumps” grads looking for something a little spookier.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The supernatural storyline’s fear is juxtaposed with Cooper’s inner turmoil. The increasingly dangerous supernatural mystery (with an exceptionally well-described climax) is intriguing enough to make this a page-turner, but the characters and their powerfully thematic emotional journeys are what will make the book linger. Haunting, engrossing, and thoughtful.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Ansari  writes an engaging fantasy\/mystery\/family story.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With this eerie, expertly crafted tale, Ansari explores grief, loss, and trauma—both personal and familial. Heartfelt and genuine, this one will speak to readers who feel invisible or overlooked.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The pace is carefully measured, and there’s plenty of time for readers to sort out the clues and solve elements of the mystery themselves before all is revealed. Ansari never undercuts Cooper and Jess’ loss, either, instead offering an understanding that grief is not a limited resource.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walden Pond Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889397821669,"sku":"NP9780062916099","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062916099.jpg?v=1730231164","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-inbetween-isbn-9780062916099","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}