{"product_id":"secrets-at-sparhawk-point-9780823462339","title":"Secrets at Sparhawk Point","description":"\u003cb\u003eTo draw tourists to their declining coastal town, a group of children claim to have seen a mythic creature from Ojibwe legend, the storm-monster Mishipeshu. But when their plan backfires, they'll need to convince everyone the beast is only make-believe. But. . . what if it isn't?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e1943. Sparhawk Point, Michigan may be a small town, but it's home. For the Swedish Ahlstrom girls, it's the only place they've ever known--a place they may have to leave if their father's church can't find more parishioners. The Ojibwe Robicheaux boys are struggling, too: their father is off at war, and a lack of tourists means no income from their two rental cottages. These kids can't bear the thought of leaving. . . so they'll have to make new residents come to them, and \u003ci\u003efast. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter spotting an unknown object in the water, they find their solution. Drawing on inspiration from Ojibwe stories of the mysterious Mishipeshu--the riser of storms on Lake Superior--the children spread stories of their very own \"American Loch Ness monster\" to bring curious visitors to their shores. But their plan works too well! People become \u003ci\u003eafraid \u003c\/i\u003eto visit. To save their families, they'll need to convince everyone that the creature isn't real. . . even if that may prove to be their biggest lie yet. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSecrets at Sparhawk Point \u003c\/i\u003eis a timeless summer adventure from acclaimed Ojibwe voice Anna Rose Johnson, whose first two books--\u003ci\u003eThe Star that Always Stays \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Luminous Life of Lucy Landry\u003c\/i\u003e--have received an avalanche of awards, nominations, and media spots. This is another flawless, insightful, and glowing novel that marries a Native American perspective with myth, history, and a classic storytelling voice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anna Rose Johnson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Holiday House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/25\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.50w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780823462339\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/25\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/24\/2026 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnna Rose Johnson \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of acclaimed books \u003ci\u003eThe Star That Always Stays \u003c\/i\u003e(A Michigan Notable Book, an NPR Best Book of the Year, a Lamplighter Nominee, a Christy Amplify Award Winner, and a Bank Street Best Book of the Year), \u003ci\u003eThe Luminous Life of Lucy Landry \u003c\/i\u003e(recipient of three starred reviews and a glowing feature in \u003ci\u003eThe Banner\u003c\/i\u003e), and the forthcoming \u003ci\u003eThe Blossoming Summer. \u003c\/i\u003eShe is also a journalist, blogger, and seasoned correspondent for \u003ci\u003eInside Gymnastics. \u003c\/i\u003eAnna Rose is passionate about historical fiction, the Native experience, and writing for children.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Anna Rose Johnson \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48867589521565,"sku":"9780823462339","price":22.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_b6f4e2b9-c7a3-425b-a5f0-9827a6c82ccc.jpg?v=1788336236","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/secrets-at-sparhawk-point-9780823462339","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}