{"product_id":"river-boy-paperback","title":"River Boy - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTim Bowler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFifteen-year-old Jess's grandfather has just had a major heart attack, but he insists he finish his painting, \u003ci\u003eRiver Boy.\u003c\/i\u003e At first, Jess cannot understand why this painting is so important to her grandfather, especially since there doesn't seem to be any boy in it at all. But while swimming in the river herself, Jess begins to feel the presence of a strange boy. Could this be the same one her ailing grandfather struggles to paint? And if so, why has he returned?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTim Bowler\u003c\/b\u003e has written seven novels for teenagers and is one of the most prominent authors currently writing for this age group. His first novel, \u003ci\u003eMidget, \u003c\/i\u003e established him as a thrilling new voice in young adult literature. His third novel, \u003ci\u003eRiver Boy, \u003c\/i\u003e won the prestigious Carnegie Medal, and his books have also won numerous other prizes. His most recent novels are \u003ci\u003eStorm Catchers\u003c\/i\u003e and the highly acclaimed \u003ci\u003eFirmament.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMr. Bowler lives with his wife in Devon, England, and is a full-time write\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.66 x 7.1 x 4.28 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 2002\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 River Boy\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 5.3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42153893625991,"sku":"9780689848049","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/3265a0b0e69ae4d7491dd1f03aa877f9.webp?v=1733225180","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/river-boy-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}