{"product_id":"girl-38-finding-a-friend","title":"Girl 38: Finding a Friend","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eIn the novel \"The Mystery of the Color Thief,\" Kat, a 12-year-old girl, forms an unlikely friendship with her elderly neighbor, Ania, who reveals the story behind a unfinished portrait of a girl taken away by soldiers during WWII. Inspired by Ania's bravery, Kat unravels the mystery and finds a happy ending for the girl in the painting. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 224 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 06 February 2020\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Head of Zeus\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis novel, set in contemporary times and WWII Poland, seamlessly weaves together the past and present. Based on a remarkable real-life story about friendship and unwavering endurance in the most challenging circumstances, Ewa's debut novel, \"The Mystery of the Colour Thief,\" has garnered significant recognition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the heart of the story is Kat, a 12-year-old girl with a passion for creating her super-heroine comic, Girl 38. She yearns to be like her hero, but she lacks bravery and fearlessness. Kat's world is turned upside down when her best friend, Gem, becomes distant at school, and her parents are occupied with long work hours, leaving her feeling lonely and even a bit afraid of her elderly neighbor, Ania.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever, when Ania suffers an accident, Kat's true character shines through. In a moment of selflessness, she rushes to her rescue, just as Girl 38 would. Their unlikely friendship blossoms, and with it, Kat's determination grows stronger. As Ania reveals the haunting story behind the unfinished portrait of a girl, she has left behind, Kat embarks on a quest to unravel the mystery and find a happy ending for Girl 38.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnia's bravery and her search for her lost friend, Mila, who was taken away by soldiers to a walled village at the outbreak of WWII, serve as the inspiration for Kat. Through her determination and unwavering spirit, Kat unravels the mystery of the girl in the painting and brings closure to Girl 38's story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Mystery of the Colour Thief\" is a captivating tale that explores the power of friendship, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit. It reminds us that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a brighter future. Ewa's writing is poignant, evocative, and filled with heart, making this novel a must-read for anyone who appreciates a well-crafted story that touches the depths of the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 186g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 129 x 199 x 17 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781786698988                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ewa Jozefkowicz","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44098356609274,"sku":"9781786698988","price":5.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/9ac49b7171f2567ec69bec0fc29f481c.jpg?v=1623914032","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/girl-38-finding-a-friend","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}