{"product_id":"9781328497994","title":"The Loud Silence Of Francine Green","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Loud Silence Of Francine Green\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Karen Cushman\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\"A rich, satisfing story about early adolescence.\" (Starred Review) Booklist, ALA, Starred Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Cushman creates another introspective female character who is planted firmly in her time and who grows in courage [and] self-awareness.\" School Library Journal, Starred\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The dialogue is sharp...[in] this story of friends and foes, guilt and courage.\" (Starred Review) Kirkus Reviews, Starred\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A compelling look at what can happen when one girl finds the courage to speak out for what she believes.\" Bookpage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Serious issues are balanced by Francine's self-deprecating sense of humor...to produce a wonderful snapshot of the times.\" VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Cushman has the gift of making the past immediate...this time the connections to the present seem particularly apropos.\" Horn Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Francine is an engaging and convincing character.\" Horn Book Guide, Pointer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew York Public Library's “One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing”, Parents' Choice Silver Honor, New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781328497994\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":41168234905806,"sku":"9781328497994","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/9781328497994_0e71f165-db50-4605-ad4a-b51277a2356c.jpg?v=1652154874","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781328497994","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}