{"title":"Kate Reed Petty","description":"\u003cp\u003eKate Reed Petty crafts engaging stories that captivate young readers with their charm and imagination. Her books often explore themes of adventure and discovery, inviting children into worlds filled with curiosity and wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a keen eye for relatable characters and compelling narratives, her work encourages a love of reading through accessible language and heartfelt storytelling, making each book a memorable journey for children.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-leak-by-kate-reed-petty-9781250217967","title":"The Leak","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this compelling middle-grade graphic novel, \u003cem\u003eThe Leak\u003c\/em\u003e, Ruth, a young journalist, is determined to uncover a secret that threatens her town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRuth Keller is brash and precocious; she argues with her dentist, her parents, and her teachers. So, when she discovers a strange black slime in the man-made lake of her suburban neighbourhood, she decides to investigate. Fortified by the encouragement of those around her, Ruth seeks the truth at all costs, even if it means taking on the rich local country club owner, who she believes is responsible for the pollution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBetween the teasing of former friends, and a sudden viral spotlight, Ruth discovers how difficult it is for a journalist to take a stand for what's right in the face of critique and controversy. From writer Kate Reed Petty and illustrator Andrea Bell, comes a story about corruption, pollution, and freedom of the press, and the young journalist at the centre of it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244604272876,"sku":"9781250217967","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781250217967-the-leak-1.jpg?v=1788005252"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/kate-reed-petty.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}