{"product_id":"9781561642458","title":"The Spy Who Came in from the Sea","description":"\u003cp\u003eFourteen-year old Frank Hollahan moves to Florida in 1943, at the height of World War II, to join his father, a navy seaman. When Frank and his mother arrive at the busy naval port of Jacksonville, a surprising new life awaits them. In this new place, Frank’s life changes in ways he never imagined. In his new school, his tendency toward exaggeration quickly builds him a reputation as a teller of tales. He wanders to the beach one night and sees what seems to be a man coming ashore from a submarine. When he informs his family, friends, and teachers that he saw a spy from a German U-boat land on the local beach, no one believes him. Is the spy real, or is he only a part of Frank’s imagination and exaggeration? Frank is certain the spy has plans for sabotage. With the aid of Rosemarie Twekenberry, who has eyes only for Frank, and a mysterious beach recluse known as Weird Wanda, Frank sets out to prove the spy’s existence. With time running out, Frank must figure out a way to stop him. Each rumor and discovery—whether a buried chest, a secret code, or a mysterious note—presents new problems. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The truth finally comes to light at the big bond rally in the shipyard as Frank’s class presents a rousing patriotic program, led by Mr. Jolly, an ex-clown turned teacher. Thrown into the mix are a brash, redheaded student named Howard; Gladys, the organizer; and other zany characters who all join in the tangled web of this wartime mystery, based on an actual occurrence. \u003ci\u003eThe Spy Who Came in from the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e ends up teaching Frank—and the people of Jacksonville—valuable lessons about friendship, perseverance, and the power of the truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pineapple Press, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47050770284784,"sku":"9781561642458","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781561642458_p0.jpg?v=1769899482","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781561642458","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}