{"product_id":"9780062985651","title":"The Mending Summer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eOrphan Island \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eWishtree\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003eThe Mending Summer\u003c\/em\u003eis the next stunning middle grade novel from Ali Standishauthor of the Carnegie Medal nominee\u003cem\u003eThe Ethan I Was BeforeandAugust Isle, Bad Bella, and How to Disappear Completely\u003c\/em\u003eabout a girl who is struggling to deal with her fathers alcoholism when she discovers an enchanted lake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome summers are meant to break your heart. Others to mend it. Every once in a while, a summer rolls around that does both.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Georgia, this summer is shaping up to be a big disappointment. Mama is busy studying for her biology degree. Daddy is working nights, and often the man who comes home isnt Daddy. Hes a man who looks like Daddy, but walks a little wobbly. Who sounds like Daddy, but sings a little too loud. Georgia calls him the Shadow Man.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo now, instead of riding horses with her friends at camp, Georgia is sent off to the country to stay with her mysterious great-aunt for the summer to avoid her parents fighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere, a lonely Georgia meets a mysterious friend named Angela and together, they discover a magical lakeone that can make wishes come true. At first, the lake offers Georgia a thrilling escape from her worries and hope that she can use its magic to heal her family. But as things grow worse at home, a troubled boy appears at the lake and the wishes threaten to spiral out of control . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAward-winning author Ali Standish explores the courage it takes to piece your heart back together again when those closest to you break it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Standish has created a timeless tale of discovery, growth, and relationships.A powerful story about an important topic.\" \u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReaders will be drawn into this story of friendship, magic, and the heartbreakand healingof addiction. \u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rye Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41190950109336,"sku":"9780062985651","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/1368\/0730\/products\/9780062985651.jpg?v=1635155793","url":"https:\/\/ryebooks.co.uk\/products\/9780062985651","provider":"Rye Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}