{"product_id":"9780385386074","title":"Nest","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Jennifer Holm (\u003ci\u003ePenny from Heaven, Turtle in Paradise\u003c\/i\u003e), a heartfelt and unforgettable middle-grade novel about an irresistible girl and her family, tragic change, and the healing power of love and friendship. In 1972 home is a cozy nest on Cape Cod for eleven-year-old Naomi “Chirp” Orenstein, her older sister, Rachel; her psychiatrist father; and her dancer mother. But then Chirp’s mom develops symptoms of a serious disease, and everything changes.\u003cbr\u003e   Chirp finds comfort in watching her beloved wild birds. She also finds a true friend in Joey, the mysterious boy who lives across the street. Together they create their own private world and come up with the perfect plan: Escape. Adventure. Discovery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e   Nest\u003c\/i\u003e is Esther Ehrlich’s stunning debut novel. Her lyrical writing is honest, humorous, and deeply affecting. Chirp and Joey will steal your heart. Long after you finish \u003ci\u003eNest,\u003c\/i\u003e the spirit of Chirp and her loving family will stay with you. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eNest\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A poignant, insightful story of family crisis and the healing power of friendship.\"—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews,\u003c\/i\u003e Starred\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A stunning debut, with lyrical prose and superbly developed characters. . . . [Readers] will savor \u003ci\u003eNest\u003c\/i\u003e and reflect on it long after its conclusion.\"—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Ehrlich’s novel beautifully captures the fragile bond shared by Chirp and Joey and their growing trust for each other in a world filled with disappointments and misunderstandings.\"—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly,\u003c\/i\u003e Starred\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Chirp’s first-person voice is believable; her poignant earnestness is truly heartrending. Ehrlich writes beautifully, constructing scenes with grace and layers of telling detail and insight.\"—\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat authors are saying about \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNest:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eNest \u003c\/i\u003esings with heart and emotion. Simply gorgeous.”—Jennifer L. Holm, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eTurtle in Paradise\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eNest \u003c\/i\u003espeaks to the heart. I wanted to put my arms around Chirp and never let go.\"—Holly Goldberg Sloan, author of \u003ci\u003eCounting by 7s\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eI'll Be There\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I loved the book! It's so tender and touching and real. Chirp is a marvelous character, and Joey's just plain lovable. I worry about him. Congratulations. The book is absolutely splendid and I hope everyone in the world notices.\"—Karen Cushman, author of the Newbery Medal, \u003ci\u003eThe Midwife's Apprentice\u003c\/i\u003e and the Newbery Honor, \u003ci\u003eCatherine, Called Birdy\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A remarkable work. Esther Ehrlich’s characters stand out so real and true: Chirp’s friendship with Joey is tender and moving, and truly unforgettable. One can see Cape Cod and feel Chirp’s love for the birds wheeling overhead. I wanted this story to go on and on. What a brilliant future this author has. I can’t wait to read her next book.”—Patricia Reilly Giff, two-time Newbery Honor–winning author\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Random House Children's Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47020713705712,"sku":"9780385386074","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780385386074_p0.jpg?v=1763694327","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780385386074","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}