{"title":"Alison Stine","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlison Stine crafts young adult fiction that explores the complexities of identity and belonging with striking emotional depth. Her narratives often delve into themes of resilience and self-discovery, set against richly depicted, authentic backdrops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect evocative storytelling that captures the turbulent moments of adolescence with honesty and nuance. \u003cem\u003eDust\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies her ability to intertwine personal struggle with broader social issues, offering a powerful reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dust-by-alison-stine-9781250878731","title":"Dust","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDust\u003c\/em\u003e is an immediate classic that holds its own alongside the greats of American Literature, bringing the haunting echoes of our past to a weather-beaten future. Every word of \u003cem\u003eDust\u003c\/em\u003e is as familiar as a childhood friend. You understand—instantly—that you will carry it with you for the rest of your life.\" - K. Ancrum, award-winning author of \u003cem\u003eThe Wicker King\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this haunting, speculative coming-of-age novel about finding your place in an unforgiving environment, a partially deaf teen questions everything she knows about family, love, and her future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter her father has a premonition, Thea and her family move to the Bloodless Valley of southern Colorado, hoping to make a fresh start. But the rivers are dry, the crops are dying, and the black blizzards of Colorado have returned. Much like the barren land, Thea feels her life has stopped growing. She is barely homeschooled, forbidden from going to the library, and has no way to contact her old friends—all due to her parents' fear of the outside world's dangerous influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut to make ends meet, Thea is allowed to work at the café in town. There, she meets Ray, who is deaf. Thea, who was born hard of hearing, has always been pushed by her parents to pass as someone who can hear. Now, with Ray secretly teaching Thea how to sign, she begins to learn what she's been missing—not just a new language but a whole community and maybe even a chance at love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48241148297452,"sku":"9781250878731","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781250878731-dust-1.jpg?v=1787934624"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/alison-stine.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}