{"title":"Zachary Sterling","description":"\u003cp\u003eZachary Sterling crafts enchanting stories that ignite the imaginations of young readers. His works often explore themes of adventure and cultural discovery, inviting children to celebrate diversity through vibrant narratives and engaging characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for families and educators alike, Sterling's books blend warmth and wonder, making them a delightful addition to any child's reading journey. \u003cem\u003eMabuhay!\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies his talent for storytelling that both entertains and inspires.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mabuhay-by-zachary-sterling-9781338738605","title":"Mabuhay!","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan two kids save the world and work their family food truck? First-generation Filipino siblings JJ and Althea struggle to belong at school. JJ wants to fit in with the crowd, while Althea wants to be accepted as she is. But that hope seems like a long shot for both of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo make matters worse, they have to help their parents run the family food truck by dressing up as a dancing pig and passing out samples. Ugh! And their mum is always pointing out lessons from Filipino folklore—annoying tales they've heard again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut when witches, ogres and other creatures from those same stories threaten their family, JJ and Althea realise that the folklore may be more real than they'd suspected. Can they embrace who they really are and save their family?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMabuhay!\u003c\/em\u003e explores these themes and more, weaving an engaging narrative of identity, belonging, and cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461160943852,"sku":"9781338738605","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781338738605-mabuhay.jpg?v=1774959800"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/zachary-sterling.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}