{"product_id":"the-roach-king-of-raleigh-9780310178392","title":"The Roach King of Raleigh","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Schneider Family Award-winning author Shannon Stocker comes \u003cem\u003eThe Roach King of Raleigh, \u003c\/em\u003ean unflinching YA novel about a high school sophomore who's determined to rise above his circumstances--even if it means starting a secret roach breeding business. Even if it means letting people in.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuill Jenkins used to have a great life: a picture-perfect family, a big house in a nice neighborhood, and a best friend he could count on. But then his friend moved away, his brother left for college, and his dad's drinking caused his parents to split. Now Quill and his mom live in a broken-down rental house owned by a neglectful landlord, who also happens to be the father of Quill's high school nemesis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than anything, Quill wants to save enough money for a new house, but his mom refuses to let him get a job. So when he finds a hidden attic space inside his closet, then overhears the pet store owner arguing with a delinquent roach breeder, an idea is born. He strikes a deal and starts breeding roaches in the hidden room, reluctantly working with his classmate Harley and Harley's twin sister, Zuri, to keep the whole operation a secret.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut as the roach business takes off, new complications arise: his dad's condition steadily worsens, his beloved neighbor Mr. Dave suddenly goes MIA, and Quill learns that the truth has a way of creeping into the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Roach King of Raleigh\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eis a contemporary young adult novel for readers 13 and up and adult fans of YA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecomes from Shannon Stocker, the winner of the 2023 Schneider Family Award for \u003cem\u003eListen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eis a powerful coming-of-age story that explores poverty, addiction, neurodiversity, friendship, and resilience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Shannon Stocker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Blink\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/24\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.84lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.81h x 5.64w x 1.07d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780310178392\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Young Adult\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/12\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2026 pg. 59\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStocker, Shannon:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eAs the mother of one child with brain cancer and another with ADHD, \u003cstrong\u003eShannon Stocker \u003c\/strong\u003eis passionate about advocating for children with disabilities. She's authored the Crystal Kite Award-winning YA novel \u003cem\u003eStronger at the Seams\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as picture books such as the ALA Schneider Family Book Award-winner \u003cem\u003eListen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eWarrior: A Patient's Courageous Quest\u003c\/em\u003e, among others. Shannon lives in Louisville, KY with her husband Greg, her children Cassidy and Tye, and way too many critters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Shannon Stocker \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47792954769565,"sku":"9780310178392","price":37.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_a712b564-72c7-48c9-bb72-ca227e540fce.jpg?v=1774985520","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-roach-king-of-raleigh-9780310178392","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}