{"title":"Elisa Stone Leahy","description":"\u003cp\u003eElisa Stone Leahy is a celebrated author in the realm of children's literature, known for her vibrant storytelling and engaging narratives. Her works offer young readers a delightful blend of imagination and real-world lessons, making her stories both entertaining and educational.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable books, \u003cem\u003eMallory In Full Color\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies Elisa's ability to capture the world through the eyes of a child. This story is filled with warmth and creativity, inviting children to explore their emotions and perceptions in a colourful way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElisa's books are perfect for children and parents who are looking to dive into stories that are rich in character development and life lessons, all while enjoying colourful adventures. Her writing is not only enjoyable but also an excellent tool for nurturing empathy, understanding, and creativity in young minds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Elisa Stone Leahy's collection to discover a world where stories come alive and inspiration is found on every page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mallory-in-full-color-by-elisa-stone-leahy-9780063255531","title":"Mallory In Full Color","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA funny, poignant middle grade novel about a tween who navigates questions of identity and friendship when her anonymous web comic goes viral, from the acclaimed author of \u003cem\u003eTethered to Other Stars\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMallory In Full Color\u003c\/em\u003e introduces us to Mallory Marsh, an expert at molding into whatever other people want her to be. Her true thoughts and feelings only come out in her sci-fi web comic, which she publishes anonymously as Dr. BotGirl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJuggling all the versions of herself becomes tricky, especially when Mal’s mum signs her up for swim team. Instead of being honest about hating competitive swim, Mal skips out on practice and secretly joins the library’s comic club. There, Mal meets Noa, a cute enby kid who is very sure of who they are. As Mal helps Noa plan a drag queen story time, she tries to be the person she thinks Noa wants her to be—by lying about her stage fright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen Mal’s web comic goes viral, and kids at school start recognising the unflattering characters based on Mal’s real-life friends. With negative pushback threatening the drag queen story time and Dr. BotGirl’s identity getting harder to hide, Mallory must reckon with the lies she has told.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf she reveals her full self, will her friends, her parents, and her new crush accept the real Mallory Marsh?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46692667326700,"sku":"9780063255531","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/c61491ee4841cd43a90c5b35f796e3ff.jpg?v=1753657753"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/elisa-stone-leahy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}