{"product_id":"9780375989919","title":"The Living","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNewbery Award-winning author Matt de la Peña's\u003ci\u003e The Living\u003c\/i\u003e is \"a rare thing: a plot-driven YA with characters worthy of a John Green novel.” [\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, A-]\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShy took the summer job to make some money. In a few months on a luxury cruise liner, he'll rake in the tips and be able to help his mom and sister out with the bills. And how bad can it be? Bikinis, free food, maybe even a girl or two—every cruise has different passengers, after all.\u003cbr\u003e   But everything changes when the Big One hits. Shy's only weeks out at sea when an earthquake more massive than ever before recorded hits California, and his life is forever changed.\u003cbr\u003e   The earthquake is only the first disaster. Suddenly it's a fight to survive for those left living.\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e Look for the thrilling sequel, \u003ci\u003eThe Hunted\u003c\/i\u003e, in bookstores now!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Living\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“De la Peña has created a rare thing: a plot-driven YA with \u003cb\u003echaracters worthy of a John Green novel.\u003c\/b\u003e”-\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, A-\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Action is first and foremost. . . . \u003cb\u003eDe la Peña can uncork delicate but vivid scenes.\u003c\/b\u003e” —\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[\u003ci\u003eThe Living\u003c\/i\u003e] is \u003cb\u003especial because of its extraordinary protagonist\u003c\/b\u003e, Shy, who I haven’t been able to shake from my mind in the weeks since I read the book.”-John Green, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Fault in Our Stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There's no way to classify \u003ci\u003eThe Living\u003c\/i\u003e. It's everything I love mixed into \u003cb\u003eone fantastic, relentless, action-packed story.\u003c\/b\u003e As always with Matt, the characters are the best part. So real. I loved this book.\"-James Dashner, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Maze Runner series\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[\u003cb\u003eSTAR\u003c\/b\u003e] \"\u003cb\u003eAn addictive page-turner\u003c\/b\u003e and character-driven literary novel with broad appeal for fans of both.\"-\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews, \u003c\/i\u003eStarred\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e[\u003cb\u003eSTAR\u003c\/b\u003e] \"\u003cb\u003eAn excellent, enthralling ride\u003c\/b\u003e...a great read for those looking for adventure and survival stories.\"-\u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Pura Belpré Author Honor Award Winner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn ALSC Notable Children's Book Pick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Random House Children's Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47063015325936,"sku":"9780375989919","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780375989919_p0.jpg?v=1763693382","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780375989919","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}