{"title":"Series: American Stories for Gutsy Girls","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Stories for Gutsy Girls\u003c\/strong\u003e invites readers into a vibrant world where courage and curiosity light the way. This collection spans diverse genres—from gripping thrillers and inspiring memoirs to imaginative fantasies and thoughtful explorations of psychology and philosophy. Each title offers a unique perspective, celebrating resilience and the spirit of adventure in the face of challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether delving into tales of personal triumph, exploring creative storytelling, or engaging with themes of health, business, and sport, readers will find narratives that empower and provoke reflection. Perfect for those eager to encounter stories that champion boldness, growth, and the many facets of the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"five-days-at-the-hotel-adams-by-hailey-alcaraz-9781400255399","title":"Five Days at the Hotel Adams","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Hispanic author Hailey Alcaraz, this historical tale of arson, sleuthing, and finding friendship in unlikely places is based on the real Hotel Adams fire of 1910. It's up to two Latina girls to turn their knack for being overlooked and underestimated into their greatest strength as they unravel a complex web of suspects, clues, and motives.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRuth and Luisa live very different lives within the dusty desert town of Phoenix. Ruth is the only child of a political official. She spends her days stuffed into scratchy dresses and smiling prettily in the ballrooms of the Hotel Adams. Luisa is a young housekeeper. She looks at the Persian rug and thinks, \u003cem\u003eI also know what it feels like to be walked over, barely noticed, and covered in other people's dirt\u003c\/em\u003e. The girls stumble into a partnership when they overhear a plan to set fire to the hotel, a political hot spot for the growing western town. As they race to figure out who is behind the plot--and how to stop them--they must not only overcome what other people expect from them but what they've grown to expect from themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the Own Voices historical series American Stories for Gutsy Girls, \u003cem\u003eFive Days at the Hotel Adams\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTransports children into the past with a compelling story full of secrets, subterfuge, and sisterhood;\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEncourages tweens to look for friends in unexpected places;\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIs perfect for fans of Pam Muñoz Ryan and Erin Entrada Kelly; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes black-and-white illustrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy this fast-paced adventure story in which two girls race against the clock to stop a crime as they learn that good always comes from trying your best--even if the outcome is the last thing you expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47664430350572,"sku":"9781400255399","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781400255399-five-days-at-the-hotel-adams.jpg?v=1779679934"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-american-stories-for-gutsy-girls.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}