{"product_id":"2940013304758","title":"Horace Helfin's Holiday Home","description":"In just a few days it will be Christmas and Sally Conners will turn nine years old.  Sally has a secret wish she discloses only to Santa.  Her parents, John and Amanda, are separated, and life seems disappointing...until a mysterious orphan boy named Horace Helfin, who suffers from a strange malady and speaks only in rhyme except when angry or sad, comes into their lives - and changes them forever.  Horace proves to be a wonderful companion, despite the fact that he's a lving terror, effortlessly generating havoc and chaos wherever he goes.  His cyclonic presence disrupts the complacency of the Connor's lives and leads to a whole series of hilarious misadventures.  But when Sally suffers a serious accident, Horace seemingly sacrifices everything to save her...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e                   AWARD-WINNING FIRST NOVEL IN A SERIES\u003cbr\u003e        2011 INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS - WINNER CHILDREN'S FICTION\u003cbr\u003e      2010 READERS FAVORITE - CHILDREN: PRETEEN AND GENERAL FICTION\u003cbr\u003e   2010 NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE - CHILDREN'S FICTION AND COVER DESIGN\u003cbr\u003e   2010 NATIONAL \"BEST BOOKS 2010\" AWARD - FINALIST CHILDREN'S FICTION\u003cbr\u003e                       2010 THE KART KIDS BOOK LIST\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"...A touching story of good friendship and not judging a book by its cover.\"\u003cbr\u003e                                                    The Midwest Book Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There is a lot of action in this book as each new chapter tells another exciting story of greed, corruption or selfishness that is ultimately avenged...goodness prevails and the true spirit of Christmas is celebrated.\"\u003cbr\u003e                                                            Children's Literature\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"...A delightful tale.  It is a page turner that should hold children glued to their chairs.\"\u003cbr\u003e                                                            ReadersFavorite.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"...Funny and exciting...an excellent way to get into the spirit of the holiday season.\"\u003cbr\u003e                                                            ReaderView.com","brand":"Boathouse Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47184133325040,"sku":"2940013304758","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940013304758_p0.jpg?v=1763579629","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940013304758","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}