{"product_id":"wider-than-the-sea-9781444968415","title":"Wider Than The Sea","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe award-winning tale of a girl who feels broken, and the dolphin who makes her whole. A powerful story of friendship, hope and self-discovery, perfect for readers aged 9+, beautifully illustrated by George Ermos.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEilís Dillon Award \u003c\/i\u003efor debut children''s book at the KPMG Children''s Books Ireland Awards 2024!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRó finds school impossible. She knows people think she''s shy - and stupid. But when she goes to the bay each afternoon to watch the dolphin leap through the water, she finds the strength to keep going. Then the dolphin disappears, and everything starts falling apart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan Ró overcome her fears to find him?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eI watch each rise and dip of wave \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eknow Sunny must be out there \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e                                            somewhere \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ewonder if he''s missing me. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eI remember that moment \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ewhen I touched his skin \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eand know that finding him \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eis th\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA heartwarming, hopeful read with accessibility and understanding at its core, I know this book will be very important to a lot of children who need to see themselves reflected in the stories they read. * Ruth Ennis, Books Ireland Magazine *\u003cbr\u003eA gentle and moving story of friendship, hope and self-discovery ... celebrates neurodiversity and the power to change. * Patricia Forde, Laureate na nÓg (Ireland's Children's Laureate) in Irish Times magazine *\u003cbr\u003eThe star of this novel, the friendship between Ró and Cian (The Bean) is done perfectly, capturing that unsteady moment when fiercely loyal childhood friendship tips towards more romantic feelings. A really classy debut. * Irish Examiner *\u003cbr\u003ean uplifting story * Irish Sunday Times, Children’s Book of the Week *\u003cbr\u003eMolloy's powerful story about a girl who feels broken, and the dolphin who makes her feel complete, is enhanced by Ermos' illustrations. This uplifting tale celebrates self-acceptance, inclusivity and readers of all abilities. * Editor’s Choice, Reading Matters, Children’s Books Ireland *\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachette Children's Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47836969337175,"sku":"9781444968415","price":7.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781444968415.jpg?v=1710387120","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/wider-than-the-sea-9781444968415","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}