{"title":"Taryn Bashford","description":"\u003cp\u003eTaryn Bashford crafts enchanting stories that capture the imagination of young readers, blending magic and adventure with relatable themes. Her books, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Astrid Notes\u003c\/em\u003e, invite children into vibrant worlds filled with wonder and discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of children's literature that nurtures curiosity and creativity, Bashford’s work balances captivating narratives with heartfelt moments. Her stories encourage readers to explore new ideas while enjoying rich, engaging tales.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-astrid-notes-by-taryn-bashford-9781760552213","title":"The Astrid Notes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAstrid Bell\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \nDutiful daughter. Classical singer. Secret pop songwriter. And suffering from stage fright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJacob Skalicky\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \nTrust-fund kid. Indie singer. Immensely gifted performer. And refusing to sing again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAre they polar opposites? In his grief and fury at the world, Jacob certainly thinks so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut when Jacob loses everything and Astrid uncovers a shocking family secret, they may need each other to make sense of their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for The Harper Effect by Taryn Bashford\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A heartfelt story about perseverance, believing in yourself, family and love, \u003cem\u003eThe Harper Effect\u003c\/em\u003e did not disappoint. Bashford kept me hooked from the first page.' - Teenreads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'This novel is the kind of book that makes me want to be a better writer... Beautifully written, this story will stick with me for a long, long time.' - Tara Gilboy, author of \u003cem\u003eUnwritten\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244506525932,"sku":"9781760552213","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781760552213-the-astrid-notes-1.jpg?v=1787998031"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/taryn-bashford.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}