{"product_id":"9780062791184","title":"Hazel’s Theory of Evolution","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eHazel’s Theory of Evolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Lisa Jenn Bigelow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the Lambda Literary Award!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Thing About Jellyfish\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eRaymie Nightingale\u003c\/em\u003e in this tender middle grade novel from Lisa Jenn Bigelow, acclaimed author of \u003cem\u003eDrum Roll, Please\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHazel knows a lot about the world. That’s because when she’s not hanging with her best friend, taking care of her dog, or helping care for the goats on her family's farm, she loves reading through dusty encyclopedias.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut even Hazel doesn’t have answers for the questions awaiting her as she enters eighth grade. What if no one at her new school gets her, and she doesn't make any friends? What’s going to happen to one of her moms, who’s pregnant again after having two miscarriages? Why does everything have to change when life was already perfectly fine?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Hazel struggles to cope, she’ll come to realize that sometimes you have to look within yourself—instead of the pages of a book—to find the answer to life’s most important questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e“This vivid first-person narrative revolves around the well-drawn main character. Bigelow portrays many characters with empathy and skill. A heartfelt novel of family, friends, and change.”\u003cbr\u003e“Warm and memorable.”\u003cbr\u003e“Bigelow celebrates intersectional diversity with her cast of well-drawn characters. Through a relatable first-person narrative, she also addresses universal conflicts adolescents face while paying tribute to their individuality.”\u003cbr\u003e\"Readers will find [Hazel's] sensitive, reflective nature heartening.\"\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eDrum Roll, Please\u003c\/em\u003e: “Bigelow artfully captures the complexity of middle-school relationships and, with a gentle hand, delivers a mighty message to turn up the volume on your inner drumbeat.”\u003cbr\u003e“Both fun and substantial, readable and empowering, this novel is a master class in balancing real issues with a light-hearted tone. Bigelow’s compassionate take on the classic middle school topics of family, friendship, and first romance hits all the right notes. Highly recommended.”\u003cbr\u003e“In a story about growing pains, turning points, and self-discovery, Bigelow shows an equally clear understanding of the dynamics of young adolescent emotions. Bigelow has a graceful and genuine touch as her protagonist processes new experiences and navigates changes in friendships and family.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLambda Literary Award\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780062791184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":41124405739726,"sku":"9780062791184","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/9780062791184.jpg?v=1650169995","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780062791184","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}