{"product_id":"road-trip-paperback-5","title":"Road Trip - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGary Paulsen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJim Paulsen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA summer adventure you'll never forget, from a beloved Newbery Honor winning author \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDad and Ben haven't been getting along lately, and Dad hopes a road trip to rescue a border collie will help them reconnect. But Ben is on to Dad's scheme, and he's got ideas of his own. Like inviting his buddy, Theo, who's sure to get into fun (and trouble) along the way. And if Dad wants a family road trip, then the family dog, Atticus, should get to come, too. What could go wrong? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut when their truck breaks down, the family trip takes plenty of unexpected turns. Before they know it, they've commandeered an old school bus and joined forces with its cranky mechanic, Gus. Next, they pick up Mia, a waitress escaping a tense situation. Only sharp-eyed Atticus realizes that Theo is on the run from something bad--and someone is following them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith alternating chapters from both Ben and his dog, Atticus, this fast-paced book takes readers on an unpredictable ride that's all about family, friendship, and surprises.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGARY PAULSEN is the distinguished author of many critically acclaimed books for young people, His most recent books include \u003ci\u003eCrush; Paintings from the Cave; Flat Broke; Liar, Liar; Masters of Disaster; Lawn Boy Returns; Woods Runner; Notes from the Dog; Mudshark;\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLawn Boy.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJAMES PAULSEN is a sculptor. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGary Paulsen is available for select readings and lectures. To inquire about a possible appearance, please contact the Random House Speakers Bureau at rhspeakers@RandomHouse.com.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 7.5 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 07, 2014\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 Road Trip\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 4.3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42155896209543,"sku":"9780307930866","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/96cdd8a7e5eabb9455137187a145b064.webp?v=1733239430","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/road-trip-paperback-5","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}