{"title":"Kathleen Karr","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKathleen Karr\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts engaging stories that captivate young readers with vivid characters and memorable adventures. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Great Turkey Walk\u003c\/em\u003e, often blend historical settings with heartfelt narratives, inviting children into worlds rich with both excitement and meaningful life lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for those who enjoy children's books that combine thoughtful storytelling with warmth and humour, Karr's stories inspire curiosity and empathy. Her writing encourages readers to explore new perspectives while enjoying tales full of charm and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-great-turkey-walk-by-kathleen-karr-9783039640676","title":"The Great Turkey Walk","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the grand prize at the Angouleme International Comics Festival!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the grand prize at the Angouleme International Comics Festival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Library Association's Little Maverick Reading List\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKathleen Karr's classic American story of grit, friendship, and turkeys—finally reimagined as a sensational graphic novel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMissouri 1860: Simon Green is a bad student. His mother is dead and his father has disappeared. But he's daring, and so when he hears that turkeys fetch a higher price in Denver, he borrows his teacher's life savings and buys a herd of a thousand birds. Then he sets off on the thousand-mile trek with his dog and a pair of mules. To survive the odyssey that follows, Simon will need grit, luck, and smarts—and a colourful cast of friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKathleen Karr's beloved middle-grade novel of a resourceful boy and his herd of a thousand turkeys has enchanted readers everywhere since it was first published in 1998. Now it will reach a whole new audience in Leonie Bischoff's enchanting graphic novel, finally available in English. The adaptation has already garnered two of the world's most prestigious graphic novel awards: the grand prize at the Angouleme International Comics Festival as well as the \u003ci\u003eACBD\u003c\/i\u003e (French Comic Book Critics Association's Award).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487600591084,"sku":"9783039640676","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/56f088b1328dbdcc89eb3ac76d975f0f.jpg?v=1775772760"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kathleen-karr.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}