{"title":"Kate Allen","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of Kate Allen, a talented author known for crafting poignant and heartfelt stories tailored for young readers. Kate has a unique ability to delve into themes of loss, resilience, and the wonder of the natural world, all while wrapping her narratives with hope and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Line Tender\u003c\/em\u003e, stands out as a beautifully written journey through grief and healing. The book follows the life of a young girl named Lucy, who embarks on a poignant adventure that intertwines personal loss with a deeper understanding of marine life and the interconnectedness of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBooks by Kate Allen are perfect for readers in search of emotive stories that challenge the heart and expand the mind. Whether you're seeking a gift for a young reader or looking to enrich your own book collection, Kate Allen's works offer an enriching experience for all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-line-tender-by-kate-allen-9780735231610","title":"The Line Tender","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeartbreaking but also filled with wit and hope, \u003cem\u003eThe Line Tender\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of Lucy, the daughter of a marine biologist and a rescue diver, and the summer that changes her life. If she ever wants to lift the cloud of grief over her family and community, she must complete the research her late mother began. She must follow the sharks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFunny, poignant, and deeply moving, \u003cem\u003eThe Line Tender\u003c\/em\u003e is a story of nature's enduring mystery and a girl determined to find meaning and connection within it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWherever the sharks led, Lucy Everhart's marine-biologist mother was sure to follow. In fact, she was on a boat far off the coast of Massachusetts, collecting shark data when she died suddenly. Lucy was seven. Since then, Lucy and her father have kept their heads above water—thanks in large part to a few close friends and neighbours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut June of her twelfth summer brings more than the end of school and a heat wave to sleepy Rockport. On one steamy day, the tide brings a great white—and then another tragedy, cutting short a friendship everyone insists was \"meaningful\" but no one can tell Lucy what it all meant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo survive the fresh wave of grief, Lucy must grab the line that connects her depressed father, a stubborn fisherman, and a curious old widower to her mother's unfinished research on the Great White's return to Cape Cod. If Lucy can find a way to help this unlikely quartet follow the sharks her mother loved, she'll finally be able to look beyond what she's lost and toward what's left to be discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e★ \"Confidently voiced.\" - Kirkus Reviews, starred\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e★ \"Richly layered.\" - Publishers Weekly, starred\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e★ \"A hopeful path forward.\" - Booklist, starred\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e★ \"Life-affirming.\" - BCCB, starred\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e★ \"Big-hearted.\" - Bookpage, starred\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e★ \"Will appeal to just about everyone.\" - SLC, starred\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e★ \"Exquisitely, beautifully real.\" - Shelf Awareness, starred\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46511089713388,"sku":"9780735231610","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21016393482449.jpg?v=1748812427"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kate-allen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}