{"title":"Bradley Christmas","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the imaginative world of Bradley Christmas, a celebrated author in the realm of children's literature. Known for weaving enchanting tales that captivate young minds, Bradley Christmas brings stories to life with a unique blend of warmth and adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his cherished works is \"Saltwater Boy,\" a book that invites readers on a journey filled with discovery and the wonders of nature. Bradley Christmas's storytelling prowess ensures each page bursts with vivid imagery and thought-provoking themes, making his books a delightful experience for both children and parents alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBradley Christmas's books are perfect for nurturing curiosity and encouraging a love for reading in young readers. His engaging narratives and relatable characters make each story an unforgettable adventure. So, dive into Bradley Christmas's world of stories and inspire a lifelong love for reading!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saltwater-boy-by-bradley-christmas-9781760656393","title":"Saltwater Boy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Matthew’s dad gets in trouble, he makes trouble for everyone else too. But with Dad in jail, Matthew and his mum have a chance to put their pieces back together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMum makes plans for a summer down the coast, fixing up Grandpa’s old place in an effort to make ends meet. The beach, the swirling rockpools and the vast ocean offer new perspective and promise to Matthew as he strikes up a friendship with Bill, an old local who recognises a fellow \u003ci\u003eSaltwater Boy\u003c\/i\u003e – and shows him how to find pippis and catch fish, and even make a few pounds from it. Bill becomes the paternal figure that Dad isn’t – wise and patient – but Bill isn’t welcomed in town, and Matthew begins to witness old rivalries and buried truths resurface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen Dad gets out on parole and his recklessness puts everything, and everyone, at risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeartfelt and poignant, this captivating coming-of-age story navigates the difficult terrain of fractured families, the lies that break, and the ties that bind.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46698679468268,"sku":"9781760656393","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23950873482814.jpg?v=1753768796"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/bradley-christmas.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}