{"product_id":"rare-birds-paperback-2","title":"Rare Birds - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJeff Miller\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeff Miller's heartbreaking, coming-of-age middle-grade novel--inspired by his personal experience living through his own parent's heart transplant--invites readers into the world of a twelve-year-old birdwatcher looking for a place to call home and a way to save his mother, even if it means venturing deep into Florida swampland. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Twelve-year-old Graham Dodds is no stranger to hospital waiting rooms. Sometimes, he feels like his entire life is one big waiting room. Waiting for the next doctor to tell them what's wrong with his mom. Waiting to find out what city they're moving to next. Waiting to see if they will finally get their miracle--a heart transplant to save his mom's life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When Graham gets stuck in Florida for the summer, he meets a girl named Lou at the hospital, and he finds a friend who needs a distraction as much as he does. She tells him about a contest to find the endangered Snail Kite, which resides in the local gator-filled swamps. Together they embark on an adventure, searching for the rare bird . . . and along the way, Graham might just find something else--himself. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeff Miller crafts a heartfelt story about what it means to live in this unforgettable middle-grade novel. \u003ci\u003eRare Birds \u003c\/i\u003eis a rare find that will resonate with fans of the Carl Hiassen's \u003ci\u003eHoot \u003c\/i\u003eand Melissa Savage's\u003ci\u003e Lemon\u003c\/i\u003e. For readers looking for novels with literary appeal and classic themes of family, friendship, and the meaning of life, \u003ci\u003eRare Birds \u003c\/i\u003eis a perfect pick. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Hardcover with dust jacket; 288 pages; 5.5 x 8.3 in.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeff Miller\u003c\/b\u003e is a middle-grade author and former camp counselor originally from Kent, Ohio. He loves snow, coffee, and visiting schools to connect with young readers. His mom, a 2018 heart transplant recipient, has always inspired him to face life with humor and heart. He is the author of The Nerdy Dozen series, middle-grade books about video games, friendship, top-secret aircraft, positivity, and ostriches. His latest middle-grade novel, \u003ci\u003eRare Birds\u003c\/i\u003e, is authentically inspired by his personal experience of living through his own parent's heart transplant. Miller currently lives in Chicago, where he keeps asking his cats for writing advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 05, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47309017907449,"sku":"9781454945055","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/csZ1Z_X4Bt9781454945055.webp?v=1769355570","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/rare-birds-paperback-2","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}