{"title":"Mary-Anne Scott","description":"\u003cp\u003eMary-anne Scott crafts engaging stories that resonate with both children and young adults. Her books blend humour, heartfelt moments, and relatable characters, inviting readers into worlds full of warmth and life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom uplifting tales like \u003cem\u003eFantastic Mr Bean\u003c\/em\u003e to poignant explorations in \u003cem\u003eThe Tomo\u003c\/em\u003e, her work captures the nuances of growing up with honesty and charm, making her a distinctive voice in contemporary children’s and young adult literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blackmail-and-lies-by-mary-anne-scott-9781775437581","title":"Blackmail and Lies","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinn’s druggie dad is on trial for manslaughter, so Finn is sent away to an exclusive boarding school to remove him from the small-town gossip machine. At first, he feels a bit like a fish out of water, but soon makes some good friends, and even scores with the much admired Mia, who plays in the symphonic band with him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, there is someone who knows Finn’s secret ... blackmail and lies ... will Finn ever face the truth? It’s not until disaster befalls one of his friends at an illicit after-ball party that Finn learns what is most important in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlackmail and Lies\u003c\/em\u003e by Mary-Anne Scott is a compelling story that explores themes of truth, friendship, and finding one's place in a challenging world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Scholastic New Zealand Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853137301740,"sku":"9781775437581","price":19.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3248013482820.jpg?v=1759187582"},{"product_id":"snakes-and-ladders-by-mary-anne-scott-9781775430407","title":"Snakes and Ladders","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSnakes and Ladders\u003c\/em\u003e by Mary-Anne Scott follows the story of Finn, whose father is on trial for manslaughter. To shield him from the relentless gossip of their small town, Finn is sent away to an exclusive boarding school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInitially, Finn feels like a fish out of water, but soon he makes some good friends and even shares a budding romance with the much-lusted-after Mia, who plays in the symphonic band with him. However, there is someone who knows Finn's secret...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith themes of blackmail and lies, Finn must ponder if he will ever confront the truth. It is only when one of his friends faces a disaster at an illicit after-ball party that Finn truly learns what is most important in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Scholastic New Zealand Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853201854700,"sku":"9781775430407","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3176273482820.jpg?v=1759191319"},{"product_id":"mess-of-our-lives-by-mary-anne-scott-9781990035432","title":"Mess of Our Lives","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJordan Baxter, a talented songwriter and musician, is determined to keep his home life a secret. He lives with his mother, who has a hoarding disorder, and his little sister, Tabitha, who is not thriving in the filthy, cluttered environment their mother calls home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Tabitha is injured, the family is thrown into the spotlight, forcing Jordan to choose to be free of the mess and the fear of pity he believes surrounds him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this new-adult novel are questions of love and honesty, and the lesson that acceptance is freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMess of Our Lives\u003c\/em\u003e is a thought-provoking story exploring the complexities of family life and the courage it takes to face one's reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bookreps NZ Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46968265441516,"sku":"9781990035432","price":29.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9640855b1368855654bd0b75902f085f.jpg?v=1762941504"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/mary-anne-scott.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}