{"title":"Jonathan Hill","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the imaginative world of Jonathan Hill, a talented author and illustrator who brings stories to life with his captivating children's books. Known for his engaging narratives and vibrant illustrations, Hill has crafted a collection that sparks curiosity and inspires young minds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLizard Boy 2: The Most Perfect Summer Ever\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTales of a Seventh-Grade Lizard Boy: A Graphic Novel\u003c\/em\u003e take readers on thrilling adventures with a unique protagonist, inviting them to explore themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the wonders of nature. These stories are perfect for young readers who love to get lost in colourful, exciting tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eOld Radio Sets\u003c\/em\u003e, Hill combines his love for history and science, weaving a narrative that both entertains and educates. This book is a delightful choice for children interested in technology and the evolution of communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJonathan Hill's books are a fantastic addition to any child's library, offering an enchanting way to nurture a love for reading, science, and the arts. Whether your child is an avid reader or just beginning their literary journey, Hill's collection promises to captivate and inspire. 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While his older sister is madly in love with her job and her perfect human boyfriend, Tommy Tomkins has new friends who understand what it means to be an outsider, especially Dung, whose family immigrated to America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen they find a treehouse in the woods, it seems like the perfect space where they can all be themselves—whether a Sasquatch, a girl made of snakes, or a robot from the future. 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The Lizk’t family of Elberon now passes as the Tomkins family of Eagle Valley. “Tommy Tomkins” wears a human face to school but can’t seem to fit in no matter \u003cem\u003ehow\u003c\/em\u003e he looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe basketball team becomes a pipe dream when bullies label him a bug eater, and only Dung Tran, an immigrant from Vietnam and fellow outsider, sees Tommy for who he is inside, which is nothing like the outer-space lizard invaders on TV’s hottest series. 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