{"product_id":"9781442423817","title":"Addie on the Inside","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this “artfully crafted” (\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e) companion to the bestselling \u003ci\u003eThe Misfits\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTotally Joe\u003c\/i\u003e, Addie Carle confronts labels, loss, and what it means to grow up.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Gang of Five is back in this third story from Paintbrush Falls. Addie Carle, the only girl in the group of friends is outspoken, opinionated, and sometimes…just a bit obnoxious. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut as seventh grade progresses, Addie’s not so sure anymore about who she is. It seems her tough exterior is just a little too tough and that doesn’t help her deal with the turmoil she feels on the inside as she faces the pains of growing up. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTold in elegant, accessible verse, ADDIE ON THE INSIDE gives readers a look at a strong, smart, and sensitive girl struggling with the box society wants to put her in. Addie confronts experiences many readers will relate to: the loss of a beloved pet, first heartbreak, teasing…but also, friendship, love, and a growing confidence in one’s self. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou Are Who They Say You Are \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eThey say in the seventh grade \u003cbr\u003eyou are who they say you are, \u003cbr\u003ebut how can that be true? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow can I be a \/Godzilla-girl \/lezzie loser \/know-it-all\/ \u003cbr\u003ebig-mouth \/beanpole \/string bean\/ freaky tall\/ \u003cbr\u003efall-down \/spaz attack \/brainiac \/maniac\/ \u003cbr\u003ehopeless nerd \/*bad word*\/brown-nosing \/teacher’s pet\/ \u003cbr\u003eshowing off \/just to get \u003cbr\u003eattention – \u003cbr\u003eoh, \u003cbr\u003eand did I mention: \u003cbr\u003eflat-chested… \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow can I be all that? \u003cbr\u003eIt’s too many things to be. \u003cbr\u003eHow can I be all that and \u003cbr\u003estill be true to the real me \u003cbr\u003ewhile everyone is saying: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis \u003cbr\u003eis \u003cbr\u003ewho \u003cbr\u003eyou \u003cbr\u003eare.","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47125161345264,"sku":"9781442423817","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781442423817_p0.jpg?v=1763813610","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781442423817","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}