{"title":"Jordan Sonnenblick","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJordan Sonnenblick\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts engaging young adult novels that explore the complexities of adolescence with warmth and humour. His stories often blend heartfelt moments with authentic teenage voices, making them both relatable and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect narratives that delve into themes of friendship, family, and personal growth. With his distinctive style, Sonnenblick invites young adults to reflect on their challenges while enjoying compelling, character-driven plots.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stepping-off-by-jordan-sonnenblick-9781339023175","title":"Stepping Off","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJesse Dienstag's favourite sweatshirt says, 'The real world isn't real.' That's the slogan of the vacation-home community in Pennsylvania where his family has always spent every vacation and weekend for as long as he can remember.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the summer of 2019, as Jesse is about to enter his junior year of high school in New York City, he desperately wants to believe the slogan is true. For one thing, the two girls he loves—equally and desperately—are in Pennsylvania, and all the stresses and pressures of his daily life and school are in New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut when his parents stop talking to each other, it becomes harder and harder for Jesse to maintain his dream life in Pennsylvania. And when COVID shuts New York City down in March 2020, just days after Jesse’s mother leaves his father, Jesse's worlds collide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47371467718892,"sku":"9781339023175","price":31.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20487193482664.jpg?v=1773225323"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jordan-sonnenblick.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}