{"product_id":"9781338216301","title":"The Light Jar","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Light Jar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Lisa Thompson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"Thoughtful and hugely empathetic\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Light Jar\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling mystery that celebrates imagination and the light within.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNate and his mother are running away. Fleeing from a bad situation at home, they hide out in an abandoned cottage in the middle of a forest. Though it's old and run-down, at least it's a place of their own.Then Nate's mother heads off for groceries and doesn't return. Has she run into trouble, or simply abandoned him? He is left alone and afraid, with the dark -- and all his old fears -- closing in on him.But comfort can come from the most unexpected of places: like a strange girl trying to solve the mystery of a treasure hunt, and the reappearance of a friend from his past. Will Nate find the bravery he needs to face down his fears, survive on his own, and ultimately illuminate his future?\u003ci\u003eThe Light Jar\u003c\/i\u003e is a captivating story of fear and hope, loneliness and friendship, and finding the light within, even in the darkest of times.     \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Light Jar\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\"A thoughtful and hugely empathetic book: a consolation for readers who, for whatever reason, might be feeling a little out of place in the world.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\"Tense and threaded with mystery... Thompson adeptly draws the storylines into a cohesive whole that rewards readers with a satisfyingly hard-won resolution.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\"This is the kind of book that will matter most to kids facing loss and family disruption themselves, letting them know that imagination is a useful tool for developing courage in difficult times and that sometimes you need to go back in time in order to move forward.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\"Carefully and beautifully written, this is a book that will appeal to readers who enjoyed Ann M. Martin's \u003ci\u003eRain Reign\u003c\/i\u003e and David Almond's \u003ci\u003eSkellig\u003c\/i\u003e. A strongly recommended purchase for robust middle-grade collections.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Goldfish Boy\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e* \"Thompson strikes the perfect balance, seemingly without compromise, between an issue-driven novel and one with broad, commercial appeal. This empathetic debut is a middle-grade whodunit with a very special heart.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"A multilayered mystery at once suspenseful and heartrending.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\"The novel successfully weaves Matthew's personal struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder and the search for the missing toddler into a compelling story with a hearty dose of mystery and adventure.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"This book is filled with intriguing characters and tragic, mysterious pasts. Thompson has created a modern teenage tale interwoven with classic literary themes like loss, guilt, neglect, and loneliness. This is a story for everyone, featuring mystery, drama, and enough realism to inspire students to research and understand the complexities of the mind.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\"Heart and humour, along with a strong message about the value of family, friends and facing fears... make this assured debut stand out.\" -- \u003ci\u003eObserver\u003c\/i\u003e\"Both a genuine mystery and an emotionally charged examination of fear and loneliness, this is a terrific read with warmly engaging characters.\" -- \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\"This carefully judged, poignant story should help those with OCD feel less alone -- and help others to understand the impulses behind painful acts of repetition.\" -- \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e\"A genuinely clever mystery.\" -- Robin Stevens, author of the Murder Most Unladylike series\"A great cast of characters and an intriguing mystery -- I loved it!\" -- Ross Welford, author of \u003ci\u003eTime Travelling with a Hamster\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Light Jar\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\"A thoughtful and hugely empathetic book: a consolation for readers who, for whatever reason, might be feeling a little out of place in the world.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\"Tense and threaded with mystery... Thompson adeptly draws the storylines into a cohesive whole that rewards readers with a satisfyingly hard-won resolution.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\"This is the kind of book that will matter most to kids facing loss and family disruption themselves, letting them know that imagination is a useful tool for developing courage in difficult times and that sometimes you need to go back in time in order to move forward.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\"Carefully and beautifully written, this is a book that will appeal to readers who enjoyed Ann M. Martin's \u003ci\u003eRain Reign\u003c\/i\u003e and David Almond's \u003ci\u003eSkellig\u003c\/i\u003e. A strongly recommended purchase for robust middle-grade collections.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Goldfish Boy\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e* \"Thompson strikes the perfect balance, seemingly without compromise, between an issue-driven novel and one with broad, commercial appeal. This empathetic debut is a middle-grade whodunit with a very special heart.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"A multilayered mystery at once suspenseful and heartrending.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\"The novel successfully weaves Matthew's personal struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder and the search for the missing toddler into a compelling story with a hearty dose of mystery and adventure.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"This book is filled with intriguing characters and tragic, mysterious pasts. Thompson has created a modern teenage tale interwoven with classic literary themes like loss, guilt, neglect, and loneliness. This is a story for everyone, featuring mystery, drama, and enough realism to inspire students to research and understand the complexities of the mind.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\"Heart and humour, along with a strong message about the value of family, friends and facing fears... make this assured debut stand out.\" -- \u003ci\u003eObserver\u003c\/i\u003e\"Both a genuine mystery and an emotionally charged examination of fear and loneliness, this is a terrific read with warmly engaging characters.\" -- \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\"This carefully judged, poignant story should help those with OCD feel less alone -- and help others to understand the impulses behind painful acts of repetition.\" -- \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e\"A genuinely clever mystery.\" -- Robin Stevens, author of the Murder Most Unladylike series\"A great cast of characters and an intriguing mystery -- I loved it!\" -- Ross Welford, author of \u003ci\u003eTime Travelling with a Hamster\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781338216301\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Scholastic Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40780901056718,"sku":"9781338216301","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_dec16337-3563-43fa-9de1-eac26c26b9c8.jpg?v=1644526642","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781338216301","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}