{"product_id":"9781101940433","title":"The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fresh and funny story about a boy learning to become the brave hero of his own life, perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eCounting by 7s\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Fourteenth Goldfish.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMy secret life is filled with psychic vampires, wheelchair zombies, chain-rattlin’ ghosts, and a one-eyed cat. But they’re nothing compared to my real-life stalker: a sixth-grade girl named Kandi Kain. . . .\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Lincoln Jones is always working on the latest story he’s got going in his notebook. Those stories are his refuge. A place where the hero always prevails and the bad guy goes to jail. Real life is messy and complicated, so Lincoln sticks to fiction and keeps to himself. Which works fine until a nosy girl at his new school starts prying into his private business. She wants to know what he’s writing, where he disappears to after school, and why he never talks to anybody. . . . \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Life of Lincoln Jones\u003c\/i\u003e is a terrifically funny and poignant story about a boy finding the courage to get to know the real characters all around him—and to let them know him. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Life of Lincoln Jones\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the Josette Frank Award\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Van Draanen's engaging story is characterized by clever writing, a palpable affection for her characters, and a deep understanding of what's important about life. Readers will love Lincoln Jones.\"—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Van Draanen skillfully wraps up her tale, offering a realistically happy ending. A story with a perfect balance of mirth and poignancy.\" —\u003ci\u003e School Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Lincoln is a delightful narrator.\" — \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Random House Children's Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47010798502128,"sku":"9781101940433","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781101940433_p0.jpg?v=1763689901","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781101940433","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}