{"product_id":"9780385391115","title":"Finding the Worm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eNew York Post\u003c\/i\u003e praised \u003ci\u003eTwerp\u003c\/i\u003e as “reminiscent of \u003ci\u003eThe Perks of Being a Wallflower\u003c\/i\u003e.” \u003ci\u003eFinding the Worm\u003c\/i\u003e is a sequel that stands on its own—an unforgettable coming-of-age story about life, loss, and friendship. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Sandlot\u003c\/i\u003e and readers who love books by Jennifer L. Holm, Andrew Clements, and Rebecca Stead.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt’s not a test unless you can fail!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrouble always seems to find thirteen-year-old Julian Twerski. He’s being framed for something he didn’t do, has insulted the girl he likes, and is trying to help a friend with cancer. He has some tough choices ahead, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Sometimes life just isn’t fair. But fair or not, the real question is: Will Julian be able to fix things?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eFinding the Worm\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Movingly depicts a steadfast friendship. . . . Outstanding.”\u003cb\u003e —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Mark Goldblatt writes with humor and heart—his words stick with you like a best friend.”\u003cb\u003e —Chris Grabenstein, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Difficult questions about life and death are explored, offering no easy answers. Fans of \u003ci\u003eTwerp \u003c\/i\u003ewill delight in this new tale of friendship with a touch of baseball.”\u003cb\u003e —\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “An excellent companion to \u003ci\u003eTwerp\u003c\/i\u003e, this novel also stands alone.”\u003cb\u003e —\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Random House Children's Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47011029287152,"sku":"9780385391115","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780385391115_p0.jpg?v=1763694492","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780385391115","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}