{"title":"Mercedes Deacon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMercedes Deacon\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts imaginative tales that captivate young readers with their warmth and wit. Her stories often blend humour and adventure, inviting children into richly realised worlds where curiosity and kindness lead the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of lively, heartfelt children's fiction, Deacon’s books, such as \u003cem\u003eA Nine Night for Noxxy\u003c\/em\u003e, celebrate the joys of friendship and the magic found in everyday moments.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-nine-night-for-noxxy-by-mercedes-deacon-9780241759028","title":"A Nine Night for Noxxy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heartening picture book exploring pet loss and grief from a Jamaican twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI didn't want Noxxy to stay as a ghost forever!\u003c\/em\u003e Her spirit needed to pass over peacefully, so we had to have a nine night for Noxxy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoxxy was the best cat Janae could ask for. She was playful, caring, and had the softest fur ever!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Noxxy passes away, Janae doesn't know how to be without her, and nothing will make her feel better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, after a big, warm hug from Granny and a story about a traditional Jamaican nine night to remember the deceased and help their spirits move on, an idea starts to form...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith help from family and friends, Janae is determined to put on the best nine night for Noxxy ever!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut will the nine night make it easier for Janae to be able to say goodbye to Noxxy?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA warm and heartfelt picture book tackling the tricky topic of pet loss with a Caribbean flavour. Also features a foreword from Trish Cooke, the award-winning writer of \u003cem\u003eSo Much!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47976647688428,"sku":"9780241759028","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780241759028-a-nine-night-for-noxxy.jpg?v=1784693997"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mercedes-deacon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}