{"product_id":"9781250148209","title":"The Worm Whisperer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou've heard of Horse Whisperers and Dog Whisperers, but Ellis thinks he might be a Worm Whisperer! When his family falls on hard times, Ellis thinks his weird skill might be able to help. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEllis Coffey loves animals. He spends so much time outdoors that sometimes he thinks he can talk with them. When he discovers a caterpillar that seems to follow his directions, he knows he has a chance to win the annual Woolly Worm race. The prize money is $1,000—exactly the amount of the deductible for his dad's back surgery. If Ellis can train his woolly worm to be the fastest in the country, while dealing with a crush and a bully at school, he's sure can solve all his family's problems. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when you're trying to talk to insects, nothing is as simple as it seems. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Betty Hicks, author of the Gym Shorts series for new readers, comes a story of friendship, family, and hidden talents that might be more useful than they first seem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Worm Whisperer\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A satisfying ending neatly wraps up this warm story, and Hatke's occasional line drawings will add appeal for middle-grade readers.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47024177119472,"sku":"9781250148209","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781250148209_p0.jpg?v=1763702998","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781250148209","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}