{"product_id":"ebb-and-flow","title":"Ebb and Flow","description":"One summer,\nafter a long plane ride\nand a rotten bad year\nI went to Grandma Jo’s.\nIt was my mother’s idea.\nJett, what you need is a change of scenery.\nI think she needed a change of scenery, too.\nOne without me.\nBecause that rotten bad year?\nThat was my fault.\nThus begins the poignant story, told in free verse, of eleven-year-old Jett. Last year, Jett and his mother had moved to a new town for a fresh start after his father went to jail. But Jett soon learned that fresh starts aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. When he befriended a boy with a difficult home life, Jett found himself in a cycle of bad decisions that culminated in the betrayal of a friend – a shameful secret he still hasn’t forgiven himself for. Will a summer spent with his unconventional grandmother help Jett find his way to redemption?\nWriting in artfully crafted free-verse vignettes, Heather Smith uses a deceptively simple style to tell a powerful and emotionally charged story. The engaging narrative and the mystery of Jett’s secret keep the pages turning and will appeal to both reluctant and avid readers. This captivating book offers a terrific opportunity for classroom discussions about the many ways to tell a story and how a small number of carefully chosen words can have a huge impact. It also showcases the positive character traits of empathy resilience, courage, and responsibility.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 152530335X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: RDV.152530335X.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Smith, Heather\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. Pages may have minimal notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reliant Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43760696328369,"sku":"RDV.152530335X.G","price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8872\/7729\/files\/skuimage_81e62cfe-3d10-4911-8652-53130299bee1.jpg?v=1713117549","url":"https:\/\/www.reliantbookstore.com\/products\/ebb-and-flow","provider":"Reliant Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}