{"product_id":"the-go-between-paperback-1","title":"The Go-Between - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJennifer Maruno\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Twelve-year-old Sumi, a Japanese Canadian girl living in Vancouver in 1926, takes her older sister's place working at Gibson's Landing so that Yoshi can go to summer school to become a dressmaker. Dealing with unfamiliar customs and the racism of the time makes Sumi want to give up and go home, but as she becomes involved in supporting striking workers at the local factory, she finds new courage and a will to become the journalist she knows she can someday be. Based on the true story of Eiko Kitagawa Maruno, the author's mother-in-law, this is a story of bravery, adventure, and valuable Canadian history. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Jennifer Maruno is the author of the picture books \u003ci\u003eWhile You Sleep\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMoose's Roof\u003c\/i\u003e as well as historical novels including \u003ci\u003eCherry Blossom Winter\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWarbird\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 184\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 7.44 x 5.31 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42152313454727,"sku":"9780889957312","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/c0d338639ce0c46d4fced6963a3f86ed.webp?v=1733213414","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-go-between-paperback-1","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}