{"product_id":"thwonk-isbn-9780142404294","title":"Thwonk","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the Newbery Honor author of \u003ci\u003eHope Was Here\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThwonk is \u003c\/i\u003ea delightful story overflowing with funny, stylish writing. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImagine having a personal cupid—an actual winged being—pop into your life and offer to make your dreams come true. The catch is he can help you in only one way: artistically, academically, or romantically. That's what happens to aspiring photographer Allison Jean (A. J.) McCreary. A. J. knows she should concentrate on getting into a top-notch art school. But she's spent five torturous months obsessed with handsome hunk, Peter Terris. Just one shot from the cupid's bow and \u003ci\u003ethwonk\u003c\/i\u003e, A. J. will have the undying devotion of handsome Peter...forever.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThwonk\u003c\/i\u003e... \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bauer's buoyant narrative will elicit chuckles as it delivers its message (thwonk!) with the accuracy of a well-aimed arrow from Cupid.\" -- Publisher's Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bauer's forcefully funny writing remains stylish from start to finish.\" -- BCCB, on \u003ci\u003eThwonk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore praise for Newbery Honor author and New York Times best-seller Joan Bauer...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Full of fabulous and somewhat flamoyant characters, witty dialogue and memorable scenes... Bauer's best yet.\" -- SLJ, starred review, on \u003ci\u003eRules of the Road\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Rich with engaging characters, a light love interest, and dramatic tension in a well-paced plot, this is another great read from Bauer.\" -- SLJ, on \u003ci\u003eBackwater\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"When it comes to creating strong, idependent, and funny teenaged female characters, Bauer is in a class by herself.\" -- SLJ, starred review, on \u003ci\u003eHope Was Here\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This laugh-out-loud story is a delight...Ellie proves herself an all-around winner. So is Max and so is this book.\" -- SLJ, starred review, on \u003ci\u003eSquashed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoan Bauer (www.joanbauer.com)\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of numerous books for young readers. She received a Newbery Honor Medal for \u003ci\u003eHope Was Here,\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eL.A. Times\u003c\/i\u003e Book Prize for \u003ci\u003eRules of the Road. \u003c\/i\u003eThe Christopher Award was given to both \u003ci\u003eHope was Here\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eClose to Famous, \u003c\/i\u003ewhich also\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ereceived the Schneider Family Book Award. Joan is the recipient of numerous state awards voted by readers. \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e says, “When it comes to creating strong, independent, and funny characters, Bauer is in a class by herself.” Joan Bauer lives in Brooklyn, New York. ","brand":"Speak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302596202725,"sku":"NP9780142404294","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780142404294.jpg?v=1767742609","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/thwonk-isbn-9780142404294","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}