{"product_id":"my-own-lightning-9780525555612","title":"My Own Lightning","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eBestselling author Lauren Wolk returns to the world of Wolf Hollow, in this sequel to her beloved, Newbery Honor–winning debut.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ “A powerful story to electrify the soul.” –\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Deep, dark, and indelible.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Times of London\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s been several months since the tragic events set in motion by bully Betty Glengarry, and the routine of daily life in Wolf Hollow has slowly returned. But for Annabelle McBride it’s hard to move forward and make peace with what feels like threadbare justice.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNewly warm summer days are about to bring a jolt of change on the winds of a powerful storm. In its wake, the search for her brother’s missing dog will set Annabelle on a new path that brings her to unfamiliar doorsteps and reunites her with a too-familiar adversary—Andy Woodberry, who was complicit in Betty’s most terrib\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Wolk writes like a fever dream while raising questions about our capacities for forgiveness. Deep, dark, and indelible.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Times of London\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e ★ “A powerful story to electrify the soul.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ★ “With a memorable heroine, a finely honed voice, a distinctive setting, and deeply grounded relationships, this thought-provoking novel raises ethical issues about personal flaws and forgiveness.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Historical fiction for middle-grade readers who relish a warm family story with an energetic plot; a character who comes into her own; and a fully realized, sensory-rich setting.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Poignant. Tugs at the heartstrings while gently guiding readers to explore understanding complicated people, what’s true, and what matters.” —Common Sense Media \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eMy Own Lightning\u003c\/i\u003e teaches young readers that although tragedy shapes us, it does not have to define us.” —The Historical Novel Society \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Steeped in themes of growth and acceptance, a solid continuation of an impactful first installment.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eACCLAIM FOR LAUREN WOLK'S \u003ci\u003eWOLF HOLLOW —\u003c\/i\u003eA Newbery Honor Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• An NPR Best Book of the Year • A \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year • An \u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year • A \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year • A Shelf Awareness Best Book of the Year • A \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year • A \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Best Children’s Book of the Year • An ALA Notable Children’s Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The honesty of \u003ci\u003eWolf Hollow\u003c\/i\u003e will just about shred your heart, but Annabelle’s courage and compassion will restore it to you, fuller than before. This book matters.” —Sara Pennypacker, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003ePax\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An evocative setting, memorable characters, a searing story: \u003ci\u003eWolf Hollow\u003c\/i\u003e has stayed with me long after I closed the book. It has the feel of an instant classic.” —Linda Sue Park, Newbery Medalist and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Wrenching and true. . . . comparisons to Harper Lee’s \u003ci\u003eTo Kill a Mockingbird\u003c\/i\u003e will abound. But Wolk gives us her own story—one full of grace and stark, brutal beauty.” —\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This exquisite debut confronts injustice and doesn’t flinch.” —\u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Dutton Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49525491892567,"sku":"9780525555612","price":8.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780525555612.jpg?v=1731860723","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/my-own-lightning-9780525555612","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}