{"product_id":"2940156876044","title":"The Boat","description":"\"Don't you remember who we're dealing with? It's the Winstons we're talking about. You think they wouldn't kill us if they had the chance? Get real.\" Alec Thornton- The Boat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow far can someone be pushed before they've had enough and push back?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlec Thornton, at age fifteen, shares his dream of building a sailboat and sailing to Aruba with best friends Robbie and Jason. They, being as excited about the project as Alec, enthusiastically agree to help. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen two local bullies begin harassing and terrorizing the boys, they strike back and the conflict escalates. After a severe beating at the hands of the two thugs puts Robbie in the hospital, the boys must face the stark reality that their tormentors aren't going away.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the night Alec plans to celebrate the boat's completion, he discovers the barn that houses his dream has been mysteriously set on fire. The boys plan their revenge, but events take a dark turn when the plot goes awry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow will the boys end the conflict and how many relationships will be ruined along the way? And in fulfilling his lifelong dream, what price will Alec pay when vengeance comes around?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a well thought out and engaging book with a lot of depth to it. The dialogue is spot-on for teenage boys, and their struggles with bullying, family problems, and friendship problems are realistic and ring true. The tone is gritty and real, as this kind of YA drama should be.\" \u003cbr\u003e-Stacy Juba, Author of \"Twenty Five Years Ago Today\"","brand":"Ron Bay, Jr.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47103825281264,"sku":"2940156876044","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940156876044_p0.jpg?v=1764124056","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940156876044","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}