{"title":"Carrie Firestone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrie Firestone\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling stories that resonate with young readers, blending humour and heart in her narratives. Her books often explore contemporary themes with relatable characters, making them both engaging and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect lively, accessible tales that encourage reflection on personal growth and the world around us. Firestone's work invites readers to feel seen and inspired through lively storytelling and authentic voices.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dress-coded-by-carrie-firestone-9781984816450","title":"Dress Coded","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this inspiring novel about girls using their collective power to improve their lives, an eighth grader starts a podcast to protest the unfair dress code enforcement at her middle school—and sparks a rebellion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A much-needed reminder that certain fights are worth fighting, that while bears of all types may prowl unsettlingly close, fear can be faced down and victories achieved, especially with strength in numbers.\"\u003c\/em\u003e —The New York Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Full of humour, rage, and heart . . . shows how systemic change can be made when girls stand together. Absolutely necessary for tweens and teens.\"\u003c\/em\u003e —Booklist (starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMolly Frost is FED UP...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Olivia was yelled at for wearing a tank top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Liza got dress coded and Molly didn't, even though they were wearing the exact same outfit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause when Jessica was pulled over by the principal and missed a maths quiz, her teacher gave her an F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it's impossible to find shorts that are longer than her fingertips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause girls' bodies are not a distraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause middle school is hard enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd so Molly starts a podcast where girls can tell their stories, and before long, her small rebellion swells into a revolution. Because now the girls are standing up for what's right, and they're not backing down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46507606999276,"sku":"9781984816450","price":37.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18688243482894.jpg?v=1748721672"},{"product_id":"the-first-rule-of-climate-club-by-carrie-firestone-9781984816481","title":"The First Rule of Climate Club","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this companion to \u003cem\u003eDress Coded\u003c\/em\u003e, an eighth grader starts a podcast on climate activism and rallies her friends to create lasting change in their local community and beyond—now available in paperback!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Mary Kate Murphy joins a science class focused on climate change, she becomes aware of many things she never noticed before about her small suburban town:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKids waste tons of food at school without a second thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eParents leave their cars running in the pick-up lane all the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeople buy lots of clothes they don't really need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome of her friends who live in the city and are bused to her school don't always feel included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the mayor isn't willing to listen to new ideas for fixing it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMary Kate and her friends have big plans. And now is the time for the young people to lead and the leaders to follow—or get out of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599432499436,"sku":"9781984816481","price":37.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781984816481-the-first-rule-of-climate-club.jpg?v=1777978244"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/carrie-firestone.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}