{"product_id":"the-house-that-wasnt-there-hardcover","title":"The House That Wasn't There - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElana K. Arnold\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In this luminous story full of mystery and magic, Elana K. Arnold weaves a shimmering tapestry about the lovely and surprising ways we're connected to each other. Heart-healing, hopeful, and wonderfully inventive, this beautiful novel by a master storyteller is not to be missed.\" --Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal-winning author of The One and Only Ivan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlder has always lived in his cozy little house in Southern California. And for as long as he can remember, the old, reliable, comforting walnut tree has stood between his house and the one next door. That is, until a new family--with a particularly annoying girl his age--moves into the neighboring house and, without warning, cuts it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOak doesn't understand why her family had to move to Southern California. She has to attend a new school, find new friends, and live in a new house that isn't even ready--her mother had to cut down a tree on their property line in order to make room for a second floor. And now a strange boy next door won't stop staring at her, like she did something wrong moving here in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Oak and Alder start school together, they can't imagine ever becoming friends. But the two of them soon discover a series of connections between them--mysterious, possibly even magical puzzles they can't put together. At least not without each other's help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAward-winning author Elana K. Arnold returns with an unforgettable story of the strange, wondrous threads that run between all of us, whether we know they're there or not.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat magical threads connect two kids who were never supposed to be friends?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnemies to Friends: \u003c\/b\u003e Alder's life is turned upside down when Oak's family cuts down his favorite tree. They can't stand each other, but the magic between their houses has other plans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA House That Isn't There: \u003c\/b\u003e A shimmer in the air, a door that appears from nowhere, and a house that only exists in the empty lot between their own. What secrets are inside?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Talking Opossum Named Mort: \u003c\/b\u003e Alder's most unusual possession is a taxidermied opossum. But in the magical house, Mort is very much alive, and he's been waiting for them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFound Family Mystery: \u003c\/b\u003e They start out as strangers, but a shocking discovery reveals that Alder and Oak are cousins. Now they must uncover the secret that separated their families years ago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 8.3 x 5.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 30, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e House That Wasn't There\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50334670881005,"sku":"9780062937063","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/Kb38G8qUDx9780062937063.webp?v=1785019349","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-gb\/products\/the-house-that-wasnt-there-hardcover","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}