{"title":"J. L. Esplin","description":"\u003cp\u003eJ. L. Esplin crafts engaging stories that resonate with young readers, blending adventure and heartfelt moments with relatable characters. These children's books invite readers on journeys filled with discovery and important life lessons, making them perfect for family reading or independent exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a keen eye for emotional depth and warmth, Esplin’s work captures the challenges and joys of youth, encouraging empathy and imagination. Expect narratives that inspire both laughter and reflection, set against rich, accessible storytelling styles.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"96-miles-by-j-l-esplin-9781250192288","title":"96 Miles","description":"Dad always said if things get desperate, it's okay to drink the water in the toilet. I never thought it would come to that. I thought I'd sooner die than let one drop of toilet water touch my lips. Yet here I am, kneeling before a porcelain throne, holding a tin mug for scooping in one hand, and my half-gallon canteen in the other.    \n\nThe Lockwood brothers are supposed to be able to survive anything. Their dad, a hardcore believer in self-reliance, has stockpiled enough food and water at their isolated Nevada home to last for months. But when they are robbed of all their supplies during a massive blackout while their dad is out of town, John and Stew must walk 96 miles in the stark desert sun to get help. Along the way, they're forced to question their dad's insistence on self-reliance and ask just what it is that we owe to our neighbors, our kin, and to ourselves.\n \nFrom talented newcomer J. L. Esplin comes this story of survival and determination as two young brothers confront the unpredictability of human nature in the face of desperate circumstances.   \n\nFor fans of Gary Paulsen's classic Hatchet and Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived series, a story of survival and desperation as two young brothers confront the worst in humanity-and themselves.","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48240538419436,"sku":"9781250192288","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781250192288-96-miles-1.jpg?v=1787918321"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/j-l-esplin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}