{"product_id":"coming-up-short-hardcover","title":"Coming Up Short - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLaurie Morrison\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA heartfelt novel about a softball-loving girl coming to terms with her parents' humanity after a scandal sends shock waves through her town\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBea's parents think she can accomplish absolutely anything--and she's determined to prove them right. But at the end of seventh grade, on the same day she makes a gutsy play to send her softball team to the league championships and Xander, the boy she likes, makes it clear that he likes her too, a scandal shakes up her world. Bea's dad made a big mistake, taking money that belonged to a client. He's now suspended from practicing law, and another lawyer spread the news online. To make matters worse, that other lawyer is Xander's dad. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Bea doesn't want to be angry with her dad, especially since he feels terrible and is trying to make things right. But she can't face the looks of pity from all her friends, and then she starts missing throws in softball because she's stuck in her own head. The thing she was best at seems to be slipping out of her fingers along with her formerly happy family. She's not sure what's going to be harder--learning to throw again, or forgiving her dad. How can she be the best version of herself when everything she loves is falling apart?\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaurie Morrison\u003c\/b\u003e taught middle school for ten years before writing \u003ci\u003eEvery Shiny Thing\u003c\/i\u003e, her middle-grade debut with co-author Cordelia Jensen. She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eUp for Air\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSaint Ivy\u003c\/i\u003e. She received her MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She lives in Philadelphia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 8.6 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 21, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coming Up Short\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42159372468359,"sku":"9781419755583","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/6dc0081917404577c62ce00e124cbd7e.webp?v=1733266124","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/coming-up-short-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}