{"product_id":"9780689851865","title":"School Story","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lively middle-grade fiction about two sixth-grade friends who dream of publishing a book. As they plot a publishing plan, the story explores creativity, ambition, and the power of friendship. It's written for readers ages 9–12 who love school-life adventures, humor, and heartening, hopeful journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe narrative unfolds in a story-led, character-driven way, mixing realistic scenes from class and home with humorous moments. Readers will feel the stakes as the girls navigate drafting, revising, and navigating adults’ guidance, all while staying true to their own voices. The tone is adventurous and warm, with a touch of whimsy as they explore what it takes to bring a story to life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat makes the reading experience distinctive is its honest, accessible portrayal of a publishing dream—no spoilers, just a peek into the process through the friends’ hopeful missteps and clever moves. Short chapters, lively dialogue, and everyday details invite readers to relate, laugh, and cheer them on as they move from idea to final page. This middle-grade fiction is a solid choice for classroom reading and family discussions about creativity, teamwork, and the writing process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo determined sixth-graders team up to publish a manuscript under a pen name, testing creativity and courage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngaging, character-driven storytelling with humor and relatable school-life moments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible writing style with brisk pacing and memorable dialogue that invites discussion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemes of friendship, integrity, collaboration, and finding one's voice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlances at the publishing world through a kid-friendly lens, encouraging curiosity about writing and storytelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain confidence to pursue their own ideas, understand the value of teamwork, and feel inspired to explore writing, reading, and the world of stories with renewed curiosity and optimism, leaving them with a sense of possibility for future projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48516738416857,"sku":"9780689851865","price":315.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/61myEIOyv4L._SL1000.jpg?v=1779271960","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780689851865","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}