{"product_id":"1419701843-shine","title":"Shine","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eWhen her best guy friend falls victim to what seems like a vicious hate crime, 16-year-old Cat sets out to discover who in her small town did it. Richly atmospheric, this daring mystery mines the secrets of a tightly knit Southern community and examines the strength of will it takes to go against everyone you know in the name of justice.\u003cbr\u003eAgainst a backdrop of poverty, clannishness, drugs, and intolerance, Myracle has crafted a harrowing coming-of-age tale couched in a deeply intelligent mystery. Smart, fearless, and compassionate, this is an unforgettable work from a beloved author.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eShine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Cat eventually uncovers the truth in a cliffhanging climax in which she confronts fear, discovers that love is stronger than hate and truly ‘shines.’ Raw, realistic and compelling.”\u003cbr\u003e–\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The page-turning mystery and Cat’s inspiring trajectory of self-realization will draw readers in and give them plenty to ponder.”\u003cbr\u003e–\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Dramatic in both content and presentation.\"\u003cbr\u003e–\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Myracle captures well the regret that many feel for things in their past about which they are ashamed. Cat’s reflections on these moments are spot-on.”\u003cbr\u003e–\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAWARD:\u003c\/b\u003eWINNER: Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award for young adult fiction\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCategories:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"category-tree\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeen \u0026amp; Young Adult\u003cul class=\"category-tree\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMysteries \u0026amp; Thrillers\u003cul class=\"category-tree\"\u003e\u003cli class=\"category-tree\"\u003eLaw \u0026amp; Crime\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n","brand":"Amulet Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Used - Acceptable","offer_id":48704119275710,"sku":"1419701843-5","price":16.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0640\/9689\/5166\/files\/51flAM5_wEL._SL500.jpg?v=1786550593","url":"https:\/\/shop.sustainablebooks.com\/products\/1419701843-shine","provider":"Sustainable Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}