{"product_id":"9780970899965","title":"Man In The Moon","description":"Maxey Dove is the youngest sixth-grader in her class and her friends suddenly distance themselves from her, no longer interested in playing make-believe. Meet this girl whose imagination defies reality. -Will she convince Mrs. Cannon to let her star in a play ... even though she stutters? -Will she get revenge for their taunting and lies, or will she be a true friend to Angel, who also wants the starring role, and Rory, who has been acting so strangely? -Will she control her imagination to solve the Holiday Hoodlum mystery? -Will she cling to dreams of an absentee father or accept Mama's boyfriend? -Will she be able to face reality and still believe in the Man in the Moon? These readers decided to find out. Here's what they had to say: **\"Ah, the memories of growing up in a small, rural community...K. A. Young has captured them in Man in the Moon....the struggles of friendships, recognition, acceptance, and personal victories through the eyes of a very REAL girl, Maxey. K. A. Young addresses contemporary issues with humor and sensitivity. The important role of family--whether single, blended, or traditional--is clearly demonstrated throughout this engaging story.\" --Joleen Yeager **\"Man in the Moon portrays the struggles, the achievements, and the emotional and spiritual growth of a young girl. It's easy reading, realistic, a really delightful story.\" --Elizabeth Caldwell Barrett **\"A true to life, wonderful story with great character lessons. A great book to help build self-esteem in children who are lacking confidence.\" --Vicki Clark, Elementary Teacher **\"Man in the Moon can be read by anyone from age 8 to 80. You'll enjoy each character and adventure. It would be a pleasure to read or give as a gift.\" --Helen Perry, Counselor #Man in the Moon is the first of three stand-alone books that tell different stories but share some of the main characters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e| \u003cb\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/b\u003eK A Young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e| \u003cb\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/b\u003eWhyte Dove Press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e| \u003cb\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/b\u003eDec 30, 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e| \u003cb\u003eNumber of Pages: \u003c\/b\u003e120 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e| \u003cb\u003eLanguage: \u003c\/b\u003eEnglish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e| \u003cb\u003eBinding: \u003c\/b\u003ePaperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e| \u003cb\u003eISBN-10: \u003c\/b\u003e0970899963\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e| \u003cb\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/b\u003e9780970899965\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49226137108785,"sku":"9780970899965","price":12.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/8215\/8385\/files\/9780970899965__40610_8b3dbdbe-7a3a-4494-8e67-93876a759e5e.jpg?v=1717071483","url":"https:\/\/www.recomparo.com\/products\/9780970899965","provider":"ReComparo.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}