{"product_id":"connect-the-stars","title":"Connect The Stars","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"461\"\u003eDiscover the heartfelt middle grade adventure \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eConnect the Stars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMarisa de los Santos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDavid Teague\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a moving and uplifting story about friendship, self-acceptance, and finding your place in the world. Perfect for fans of \u003cem data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"330\"\u003eCounting by 7s\u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"352\"\u003eHello, Universe\u003c\/em\u003e, this wilderness adventure blends emotional depth with humor, resilience, and the power of human connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"875\"\u003eWhen thirteen-year-olds Aaron and Audrey meet at a desert wilderness camp, they each believe their differences set them apart from everyone else. Both feel like misfits—certain that their quirks, struggles, and insecurities will keep them from ever forming real friendships. But as they embark on a challenging trek through the harsh and beautiful landscape, their expectations begin to shift in unexpected ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003eAs Aaron and Audrey face physical challenges, emotional growth, and moments of vulnerability, they begin to see themselves—and each other—more clearly. Slowly, they realize that what they thought were flaws may actually be strengths, and that connection can be found in the most unlikely places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eTender, thoughtful, and full of heart, \u003cem data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eConnect the Stars\u003c\/em\u003e explores themes of bullying, belonging, identity, and living with both physical and mental challenges. It is a powerful and joyful story about two kids learning that they don’t have to be perfect to be whole—just real.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marisa De Los Santos","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50258111430849,"sku":"9780062274663","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/7767\/2385\/files\/connect-the-stars.jpg?v=1779675525","url":"https:\/\/thebookmatters.com\/products\/connect-the-stars","provider":"The Bookmatters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}