{"product_id":"9781101572429","title":"Tracing Stars","description":"\u003cb\u003eA charming novel about sisterhood, self-identity, and friendship from the author of \u003ci\u003eFlutter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndie Lee Chickory knows she's not as cool as her older sister Bebe. Bebe has more friends, for one. And no one tells Bebe she's a fish freak, for two. So when Indie accidentally brings her pet lobster to school, makes a scene, loses him in the ocean and embarrasses Bebe worse than usual, she makes a wish on a star to become a better Chickory. She tries to do this by joining the stage crew of the community's theater production, \u003ci\u003eThe Sound of Music\u003c\/i\u003e. (Bebe has a starring role.) But Bebe is worried that Indie will embarrass her again, so she gives her a makeover and tells her who she should be friends with. That means Owen is out. But he's fun and smart, so Indie keeps her friendship with him a secret. At night, Indie and Owen rebuild a tree house into a ship in the sky to catch Indie's pet lobster. But during the day, Indie has to hide her friendship with Owen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen things come to a head, Indie realizes that being true to yourself is more important than being cool. But what's even more surprising is that Bebe realizes it, too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for TRACING STARS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e* “This improbable plot and spunky protagonist are appealing bait for a heartfelt, memorable story.”--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e* “This timeless story perfectly captures the growth that summer affords kids when, after endless days and nights, they emerge truer versions of themselves.”--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Moulton’s sensitivity to her characters’ emotions extends this quiet tale’s mood and setting. (8–11 years)”--\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Penguin Young Readers Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47133325426928,"sku":"9781101572429","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781101572429_p0.jpg?v=1763688200","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781101572429","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}