{"title":"Dan Elish","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of \u003cstrong\u003eDan Elish\u003c\/strong\u003e, a celebrated author in the world of children's literature. Known for his engaging and imaginative storytelling, Elish has the unique ability to craft narratives that resonate with young readers while also sparking their creativity and curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the top picks in our collection is \u003cem\u003e13: A Novel\u003c\/em\u003e, a delightful tale that blends humour with heartfelt moments, capturing the challenges and triumphs of adolescence. It's a journey that invites readers to laugh, reflect, and perhaps see a part of their own lives mirrored in the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElish's books are cherished for their relatable characters, entertaining plots, and the way they seamlessly weave in important themes that encourage young minds to think critically about the world around them. Whether your child is a seasoned reader or just beginning their literary adventure, Dan Elish’s works offer a captivating gateway into the world of books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our Dan Elish collection to find stories that will entertain, inspire, and entertain again, as they become beloved bookshelf staples in your home.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"13-a-novel-by-jason-robert-brown-9780060787516","title":"13: A Novel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe paperback edition of the novel based on the groundbreaking musical by Jason Robert Brown and Dan Elish, \u003cem\u003e13: A Novel\u003c\/em\u003e, tells a story about friendship, fitting in, and what it means to turn thirteen. Now a movie-musical streaming on Netflix!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“No one said becoming a man was easy.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvan didn’t expect relevant life advice from Rabbi Weiner, who looks so old that he must have gone to yeshiva with Moses. But wondering what it means to become a man is the least of Evan’s problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter being uprooted right before his thirteenth birthday from New York City to Appleton, Indiana, he’s more focused on using this fresh start to find the right friends to invite to his bar mitzvah. Because this is his chance to get in with the popular kids—the cool football players and pretty cheerleaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut it’s the weird kids who welcome him, like his nerdy neighbour Patrice and Archie, whose crutches and muscular dystrophy make him an easy target for bullying. Evan doesn’t want to be laughed at for being different. He can pretend to be like the cool kids; he’s sure he can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut if you spend all your time pretending to be someone else, who do you become?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this story of acceptance and friendship, Evan prepares for his bar mitzvah, grapples with his father’s affair, and learns from his rabbi, all the while presented with various images of what it means to be a man. While he struggles to fit in with the popular boys at school, he eventually learns that being cool is not as important as being a good friend—and a good person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith relatable humour and accessible language, and at a consumable length, this book is perfect for all tweens and especially boys looking for a relatable read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn adaptation of the Broadway musical that inspired \u003cem\u003e13: A Novel\u003c\/em\u003e is now streaming on Netflix. Jason Robert Brown returned to compose new music for the show, and the cast includes Rhea Perlman, Josh Peck, Debra Messing, and Peter Hermann.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46660663247084,"sku":"9780060787516","price":31.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17165053482209.jpg?v=1752562280"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dan-elish.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}