{"product_id":"9781250791740","title":"The Brave","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brave\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): James Bird\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eRain Reign\u003c\/i\u003e, this middle-grade novel \u003ci\u003eThe Brave \u003c\/i\u003eis about a boy with an OCD issue and his move to a reservation to live with his biological mother.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollin can't help himself—he has a unique condition that finds him counting every letter spoken to him. It's a quirk that makes him a prime target for bullies, and a continual frustration to the adults around him, including his father.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Collin asked to leave yet another school, his dad decides to send him to live in Minnesota with the mother he's never met. She is Ojibwe, and lives on a reservation. Collin arrives in Duluth with his loyal dog, Seven, and quickly finds his mom and his new home to be warm, welcoming, and accepting of his condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollin’s quirk is matched by that of his neighbor, Orenda, a girl who lives mostly in her treehouse and believes she is turning into a butterfly. With Orenda’s help, Collin works hard to overcome his challenges. His real test comes when he must step up for his new friend and trust his new family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA New York Public Library Best Book of 2020\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA School Library Journal Best Book of 2020\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Book Riot Best Book of 2020\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This lyric\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eal tale will leave your hopes buoyed, your courage bolstered, and your heart on the lookout for magic. A stunning debut and a novel to cherish.\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e—Katherine Applegate, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times-\u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of\u003ci\u003e The One and Only Ivan \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eWishtree\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"An amazing debut full of heart, authenticity, and courage.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Endearingly earnest and with a refusal to shy away from the tough parts of life...this fresh and imaginative story has touches of \u003ci\u003eBridge to Terabithia\u003c\/i\u003e and is perfect for fans of Wendy Mass’ \u003ci\u003eA Mango-Shaped Space \u003c\/i\u003eand Sherman Alexie’s \u003ci\u003eThe Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian\u003c\/i\u003e. Bird, himself of Ojibwe descent, has written \u003cb\u003ean exceptional #OwnVoices novel not to be overlooked.\u003c\/b\u003e\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It's rare to find a book that gives insight into an intensely specific cultural and cognitive experience, yet simultaneously taps something universal: wanting to be accepted for who you are and find where you fit. \u003ci\u003eThe Brave\u003c\/i\u003e does just that, and so much more. I've never read anything like it. Collin is a kid it's impossible not to root for.\" —Nic Stone, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eDear Martin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eBighearted.\u003c\/b\u003e\"   —The New York Times\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong-listed School Library Best Books of the Year (2020), Long-listed NYPL Best Books of the Year (2020)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250791740\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40819137085646,"sku":"9781250791740","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_9bb82d14-7239-4063-96d1-758e7c3d9333.jpg?v=1642925776","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250791740","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}