{"product_id":"leeva-at-last-9780063114425","title":"Leeva at Last","description":"\u003cp\u003eAward-winning, bestselling author Sara Pennypacker and illustrator Matthew Cordell come together in this hilarious absurdist tale about a precocious girl who transforms her community in surprising ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are people for?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat's the burning question on the mind of Leeva Spayce Thornblossom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFame! says Leeva's mom, the mayor of Nutsmore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoney! says her dad, the town treasurer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the help of an orphaned badger, a risk-averse boy in a hazmat suit, and the town's librarians, Leeva sets off to discover her own answer--setting off a chain of events that will change Nutsmore forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan one curious girl and her band of quirky friends prove that people are for more than just money and fame?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Quirky Found Family: \u003c\/b\u003e With the help of a kind librarian, a boy in a hazmat suit, and an orphaned badger named Bob, Leeva discovers that family is something you build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Power of Books and Libraries: \u003c\/b\u003e Leeva's whole world opens up when she steps into the Nutsmore Public Library, a magical place full of stories, cookies, and answers to life's biggest questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLaugh-Out-Loud Humor: \u003c\/b\u003e Filled with absurd situations and a town run by the most ridiculous parents imaginable, this story will have kids and adults laughing together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Hero to Cheer For: \u003c\/b\u003e Despite being neglected by her parents, Leeva's unstoppable curiosity and kindness are the sparks that will change Nutsmore forever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFor Fans of Modern Classics: \u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for readers who love the wit of Roald Dahl, the heart of Kate DiCamillo, and the charming absurdity of Lemony Snicket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sara Pennypacker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/07\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.93lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.99h x 5.85w x 1.18d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063114425\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 7\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e518235 \/ Leeva at Last\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/15\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2023 pg. 76\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/30\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/10\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2023 pg. 146\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2023 - Superior,Well Above Average\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCordell, Matthew:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Cordell\u003c\/strong\u003e is the acclaimed author and illustrator of the Caldecott Medal winner \u003cem\u003eWolf in the Snow\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eHe is also the author and illustrator of \u003cem\u003eCornbread \u0026amp; Poppy\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTrouble Gum\u003c\/em\u003e and the illustrator of \u003cem\u003eIf the S in Moose Comes Loose\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eToot Toot Zoom!\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMighty Casey\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRighty and Lefty\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eToby and the Snowflakes\u003c\/em\u003e, which was written by his wife. Matthew lives in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, with his wife, author Julie Halpern, and their two children. You can visit him online at matthewcordell.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePennypacker, Sara:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSara Pennypacker \u003c\/strong\u003eis the author of the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling \u003cem\u003ePax \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003ePax, Journey Home\u003c\/em\u003e; the award-winning Clementine series and its spinoff series, Waylon; and the acclaimed novels \u003cem\u003eSummer of the Gypsy Moths \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eHere in the Real World\u003c\/em\u003e. She divides her time between Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and Florida. You can visit her online at sarapennypacker.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Sara Pennypacker \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47712038617245,"sku":"9780063114425","price":39.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_94916b6a-0b1a-42ac-9bf6-44e7ba8f7a74.jpg?v=1773171150","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/leeva-at-last-9780063114425","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}