{"product_id":"dream-on-amber-9781492622505","title":"Dream On, Amber","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Emma Shevah\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Social Themes - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy name is Amber Alessandra Leola Kimiko Miyamoto.\u003cbr\u003eI have no idea why my parents gave me all those hideous names but they must have wanted to ruin my life, and you know what? They did an amazing job.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a half-Japanese, half-Italian girl with a ridiculous name, Amber's not feeling molto bene (very good) about making friends at her new school.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the hardest thing about being Amber is that a part of her is missing. Her dad. He left when she was little and he isn't coming back. Not for her first day of middle school and not for her little sister's birthday. So Amber will have to dream up a way for the Miyamoto sisters to make it on their own...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003cbr\u003eAn Odyessy Award Honor Book\u003cbr\u003eFour STARRED Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAge Level: 8 and up - Grade Level: 3 to 7\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for parents and educators looking for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cli\u003eAn illustrated format for middle grade readers, especially for reluctant readers and those who love graphic novels\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA story featuring a strong, diverse female character\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA funny story that deals with tough topics while entertaining young readers\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChildren's books with a story of being multiracial\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAward-winning middle school books\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eDream On, Amber\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Funny, poignant... a] wise and accessible read for 9- to 12-year-olds.\"--\u003cem\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"'\u003cem\u003eDream On, Amber\u003c\/em\u003e' also does something unusual for a children's book that grapples with race: It does not solve Amber's biracial identity crisis. Though Amber struggles with the questions of her missing father and Japanese identity, the biggest lesson of this book is that sometimes there are no answers.\"--\u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"One of those books that you simply won't want to put down...five out of five stars \"--\u003cem\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\" A] beautifully written story.\"--\u003cem\u003eThe Independent\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sourcebooks Jabberwocky","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45083386216599,"sku":"9781492622505","price":525.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781492622505.webp?v=1767699796","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/dream-on-amber-9781492622505","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}