{"title":"Lauren Shippen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLauren Shippen\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts stories that spark the imagination and gently explore themes of friendship, courage, and discovery. Her works, including \u003cem\u003eSome Faraway Place\u003c\/em\u003e, invite young readers into richly drawn worlds where adventure meets heartfelt moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfectly suited for children’s literature enthusiasts, Shippen’s books blend engaging narratives with nuanced characters, making them a delightful choice for readers eager to journey into captivating tales full of warmth and wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"some-faraway-place-by-lauren-shippen-9781250297594","title":"Some Faraway Place","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRose Atkinson's mother can see the future. Her father can move things he doesn't touch. Her brother Aaron can read minds. And Rose, well, she makes a mean spaghetti bolognese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone else in her family is Atypical, which means they manifested an ability that defies the limits of the human experience. At nineteen, well past the average age of manifestation, Rose is stuck defending her decision not to go to college and instead working in the kitchen of a local restaurant, hoping to gain the experience she needs to become a chef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a rollerblading accident sends her to the hospital, Rose meets a girl she can't forget and she starts to feel like maybe her life isn't quite so small. But when she starts falling asleep mid-conversation, she thinks, \u003cem\u003ethen again maybe I'm doomed to never have good things\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRose should be happy to learn that she's Atypical after all—diving into dreams makes her a part of her family in the way she always wanted. But the more time she spends in the dreamworld, the more complicated her ability becomes. Trying to balance her work, her power, and a girlfriend who doesn't know about Atypicals, Rose seeks help. But she soon discovers that being Atypical comes with dangers she never could have imagined. Even her carefully constructed dreamworld isn't safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of Atypical Rose, who discovers that your dreams coming true isn't always a good thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244154532076,"sku":"9781250297594","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781250297594-some-faraway-place-1.jpg?v=1787993814"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/lauren-shippen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}