{"title":"Nora Raleigh Baskin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNora Raleigh Baskin\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling stories for young readers that blend heartfelt emotion with thoughtful exploration. Her books often delve into themes of identity, family, and resilience, inviting children to engage with the world around them through rich, empathetic narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitles like \u003cem\u003eConsider the Octopus\u003c\/em\u003e showcase her ability to weave curiosity and wonder into everyday experiences, making her work both accessible and deeply meaningful for children seeking stories that resonate on a personal level.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"consider-the-octopus-by-nora-raleigh-baskin-9781250866011","title":"Consider the Octopus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJB Barnes is looking forward to spending the summer hanging out on the beach. But his mother, a scientist, asks him to join her aboard a research ship where he'll spend his summer seasick and bored, staring out at the endless plastic, microbeads, and other floating debris that make up the Great Pacific Garbage Pile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMiles away, twelve-year-old Sidney is trying to come up with an activity worthy of convincing her overprotective parents that she can skip camp. When Jeremy is asked to find the contact info for a list of important scientists and invite them to attend a last-minute Emergency Global Summit, he's excited to have a chance to do something. But how could he know that the Sidney Miller he emailed was not the famous marine biologist, but a girl posting blogs from her bedroom—let alone that she would come aboard the ship?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a comedy of errors, mistaken identity, and synchronicity. Above all, it is a heartfelt story about friendship and the power of kids to step up and save our oceans and our Earth, perfect for fans of Lynne Kelly's \u003cem\u003eSong for a Whale\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48241026629868,"sku":"9781250866011","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781250866011-consider-the-octopus-1.jpg?v=1787930974"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/nora-raleigh-baskin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}