{"product_id":"9780143334002","title":"Like Smoke","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a contemporary young adult fiction collection that centers on the intense moments of adolescence. The central theme is courage, hope, and love as twenty young people stand on the edge of life-changing choices. The intended readers are teens and young adults who recognize the ache and urgency of growing up. The emotional tone is gritty and honest, yet ultimately uplifting and empowering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe content is presented as story-led vignettes that mirror real teen experiences. With direct, compassionate prose, the book invites readers into moments of struggle, resilience, and connection. The reading experience feels immediate and immersive, offering relatable situations and voices that stay with you. Readers follow distinct characters through their choices, finding reflections of their own lives along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis journey-driven collection introduces a chorus of characters confronting friendships, family expectations, first loves, and questions of identity. The narratives emphasize growing up, making tough decisions, and discovering strength through community, without revealing outcomes or spoilers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwenty character-driven stories exploring adolescence, choices, and resilience.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiverse, authentic teen voices that reflect different backgrounds and perspectives.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGritty, emotionally honest writing with hopeful moments and believable resolutions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccessible, contemporary prose designed to engage readers of varied reading experiences.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecognized as a Children's Bookshelf Selection, highlighting age-appropriate, impactful reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain a sense of being seen and understood, with renewed empathy, curiosity, and confidence to face their own journeys—leaving a lasting, positive impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540439118041,"sku":"9780143334002","price":213.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/71ZmVEr4dwL._SL1500.jpg?v=1776366477","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780143334002","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}