{"product_id":"heart-stones-9781954277021","title":"Heart Stones","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eHEART STONES is a middle grade magical realism mystery novel that follows Gale Hope and her friend Celia as they piece together the clues of the Heart Stones, a story of love, community, and friendship, and the power of believing. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 128 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 05 May 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: McSea Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHEART STONES\u003c\/strong\u003e is a captivating middle grade magical realism mystery novel designed to engage readers aged 8 to 12. It revolves around the adventures of Gale Hope and her friend, Celia, as they unravel the mysterious clues surrounding the Heart Stones. This story delves into themes of love, community, and friendship, while also emphasizing the empowering effect of believing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn during a blizzard ten years ago, Gale was given the name Gale Hope, symbolizing the hope that the town desperately needed at that time. However, the town is once again faced with a challenging situation when heart-shaped stones begin to wash up on the shore after a recent devastating storm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGale, known for her unwavering spirit and determination, once again steps forward to help heal a broken community. This time, she embarks on a mission to make a lasting change, leaving her mark on the town forever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough their investigative efforts, Gale and Celia uncover the secrets behind the Heart Stones and the powerful entity that is behind their appearance. They learn that the stones hold the key to restoring harmony to the natural world and that the entity is determined to destroy it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the help of their newfound allies and their belief in the power of love and friendship, Gale and Celia confront the entity and its minions. In a climactic battle, they defeat the evil forces and protect the Heart Stones from harm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the town celebrates their victory, Gale and Celia are hailed as heroes. They have not only solved the mystery of the Heart Stones but also brought the community together, fostering a sense of unity and resilience that will last for generations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHEART STONES\u003c\/strong\u003e is a testament to the power of storytelling and the ability of literature to inspire and transform. It encourages readers to believe in themselves, to embrace their unique talents, and to work together to make a positive impact on the world around them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 215 x 139 x 6 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781954277021\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maryann Cocca-Leffler","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44097350172922,"sku":"9781954277021","price":15.18,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/noImage_1_7fdf7570-e2fc-424f-97ed-1205b33db21d.jpg?v=1652202948","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/heart-stones-9781954277021","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}