{"title":"John Stanton","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Stanton\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts imaginative tales that captivate young readers with whimsical adventures and charming characters. His stories often blend humour and heart, inviting children to explore vibrant worlds filled with playful surprises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Adventures of Squidape\u003c\/em\u003e, Stanton’s books encourage curiosity and creativity, making them a delightful addition to any child's bookshelf. Expect engaging narratives that spark the imagination and celebrate the joy of storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-adventures-of-squidape-by-john-stanton-9781923676046","title":"The Adventures of Squidape","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoland Bickering-Jones likes facts, lists, and things that make sense. He likes them a lot. Which is tricky, because ever since his mum died, nothing makes sense at all. He also has a passion for an obscure comic book series. In \u003cem\u003eThe Adventures of Squidape\u003c\/em\u003e, the hero, a half-squid, half-ape character, always outsmarts the villains, and Roland dreams of being as brave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis dad, Digby, runs a second-hand shop, and the best part of the day is when Roland gets to spend time with his favourite customers: a quirky group of elderly people known as The Collectors. When Roland spirals into magical thinking, trying to rationalise the loss of his mother by imagining she is on a secret mission, one of their elderly friends suggests Digby take him to Yumpy for a beachfront holiday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut the quiet seaside town is hiding a big secret: a suspicious antiques shop called The Itchy Fingers Emporium, run by people who seem very friendly. When Roland recognises an object he knows was stolen from one of The Collectors, he soon discovers that paying attention can be a superpower, and that Squidape isn’t the only hero in town!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA warm, quirky, illustrated middle-grade cosy mystery with gentle humour and heart, featuring excerpts from Roland’s favourite comics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47456419643628,"sku":"9781923676046","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781923676046.jpg?v=1774862760"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-stanton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}