{"product_id":"hideout-paperback","title":"Hideout - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWatt Key\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this riveting middle-grade adventure from Watt Key, the son of a Mississippi policeman finds a boy living on his own in the wilderness. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTwelve-year-old Sam has been given a fishing boat by his father, but he hates fishing. Instead he uses the boat to disappear for hours at a time, exploring the forbidden swampy surroundings of his bayou home. Then he discovers a strange kid named Davey, mysteriously alone, repairing an abandoned cabin deep in the woods. Not fooled by the boy's evasive explanation as to why he's on his own, Sam becomes entangled in his own efforts to help Davey. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut this leads him to telling small lies that only get bigger as the danger increases for both boys and hidden truths become harder to conceal. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the author of \u003ci\u003eAlabama Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHideout\u003c\/i\u003e is complex tale of friendship, kindness, and dangerous secrets. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis title has Common Core connections. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eHideout\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A compelling read that will keep a tween audience burning the flashlight batteries late into the night.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"In the tradition of Gary Paulsen's survival tales . . . short chapters filled with action and adventure keep the pacing taut and will entice reluctant readers . . . A good pick for action\/adventure fans.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"It's man versus nature as well as man versus man in this tale that will have strong appeal to Key's fans and adventure lovers.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An exciting adventure set in Mississippi's Pascagoula River marshlands . . . The boys' survivalist adventures in the swamps are suspenseful, [with a] reassuring ending.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Watt Key\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Excellent. A terrific choice for reluctant readers.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An unusual coming-of-age story.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWatt Key lives in southern Alabama with his family. His debut novel, \u003ci\u003eAlabama Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, was named to \u003ci\u003eTime Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e's list of the Best One Hundred YA Books of All Time. \u003ci\u003eHideout\u003c\/i\u003e is his fifth book for young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.6 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 17, 2018\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 Hideout\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Middle Grades, 6 and up\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.2\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":42124631933063,"sku":"9781250143976","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/d5c341ffee64ac399c958f52f182e066.webp?v=1732571599","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/hideout-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}