{"title":"Melissa Sarno","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the charming world of Melissa Sarno, a captivating author in the realm of children's literature. Melissa is celebrated for her ability to weave heartwarming tales that touch the hearts of young readers. Her books often explore themes of family, friendship, and finding one's place in the world, enveloped in beautifully crafted narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eJust Under the Clouds\u003c\/em\u003e, captures the essence of childhood wonder and resilience. It follows the story of Cora, a young girl who embarks on a journey to discover where she truly belongs, all while navigating the challenges of family life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMelissa Sarno's delightful prose and relatable characters have won the affection of children and parents alike, making her stories timeless additions to any child's bookshelf. Dive into her collection and let your child's imagination soar with stories filled with inspiration and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"just-under-the-clouds-by-melissa-sarno-9781524720117","title":"Just Under the Clouds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan you still have a home if you don't have a house?\u003c\/em\u003e In the spirit of \u003cem\u003eThe Truth About Jellyfish\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFish in a Tree\u003c\/em\u003e comes a stunning debut about a family struggling to find a place to belong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo climb a tree, always think in threes and you'll never fall. \"Two feet, one hand. Two hands, one foot,\" Cora's father told her when she was a little girl. Now Cora is in middle school, her father is gone, her family is homeless, and Cora has to look after her younger sister, Adare, who needs a lot of looking after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen their room at the shelter is ransacked, Cora's mother brings them to an old friend's apartment, and Cora hopes this will be a place she can finally call home. When doubt seeps in, Cora makes an escape of her own and discovers something that will change how she sees her family and her place within it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful debut by Melissa Sarno, the author of \u003cem\u003eA Swirl of Ocean\u003c\/em\u003e, will take root in your heart and blossom long after you've turned the last page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A heartbreaking yet hopeful story of a family searching for a place to belong.\"\u003c\/em\u003e —Publishers Weekly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A thought-provoking debut about the meaning of home and the importance of family.\"\u003c\/em\u003e —The Horn Book Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46549705588972,"sku":"9781524720117","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23794473482730.jpg?v=1749918879"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/melissa-sarno.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}