{"product_id":"when-life-gives-you-mangos-paperback","title":"When Life Gives You Mangos - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKereen Getten\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNamed to Oprah Magazine's Best Caribbean Books for Your 2021 reading list, imagination and adventure run wild in the most talked about middle grade debut of the year! \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA small village on a Jamaican island. \u003cbr\u003eA girl who doesn't remember the previous summer. \u003cbr\u003eA best friend who is no longer acting like one; a new girl who fills that hole in her heart. \u003cbr\u003eA summer of finding fallen mangos, creating made up games and dancing in the rain. \u003cbr\u003eSecrets she keeps from others...and herself. \u003cbr\u003eThe courage to face the truth even in the toughest of storms. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspired by the author's childhood experiences, \u003ci\u003eWhen Life Give You Mangos\u003c\/i\u003e is a celebration of island life as well as a rich, lyrical mystery. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead it...and don't spoil the unforgettable ending! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eA recommended read for classroom discussons and educators looking for diverse offerings. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \"A heartfelt and accessible debut about friendship, memory, and forgiveness.\" --Tae Keller, author of Newbery Medal winner \u003ci\u003eWhen You Trap a Tiger\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A wonderful story with great heart, mystery, and insight. Kereen Getten is a bright new voice.\" --Clare Vanderpool, author of Newbery Medal winner \u003ci\u003eMoon Over Manifest\u003c\/i\u003e and Printz Honor book \u003ci\u003eNavigating Early \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A heartwarming yet suspenseful debut about the strength of family, the turmoil of friendships lost and found, and most importantly, remembering who you are.\" --Lynne Kelly, author of the Schneider award winner \u003ci\u003eSong for a Whale\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKereen Getten grew up in Jamaica where she would climb fruit trees in the family garden and eat as much mango, guinep and pear as she could without being caught. She now lives in Birmingham with her family and writes stories about her childhood experiences. When Life Gives You Mangos is her debut novel. Visit her on Twitter @kereengetten or on Instagram @Kezywrites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7.6 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 01, 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 When Life Gives You Mangos\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 4.7\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":42159754117255,"sku":"9780593173992","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/f7f1587fafb24dee27e1762a071c348c.webp?v=1733268991","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/when-life-gives-you-mangos-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}