{"product_id":"hideout-1","title":"Hideout","description":"In this riveting middle-grade adventure from Watt Key, the son of a Mississippi policeman finds a boy living on his own in the wilderness.\n\nTwelve-year-old Sam has been given a fishing boat by his father, but he hates fishing. Instead he uses the boat to disappear for hours at a time, exploring the forbidden swampy surroundings of his bayou home. Then he discovers a strange kid named Davey, mysteriously alone, repairing an abandoned cabin deep in the woods. Not fooled by the boy’s evasive explanation as to why he’s on his own, Sam becomes entangled in his own efforts to help Davey.\n\nBut this leads him to telling small lies that only get bigger as the danger increases for both boys and hidden truths become harder to conceal.\n\nFrom the author of Alabama Moon, Hideout is complex tale of friendship, kindness, and dangerous secrets.\n\nThis title has Common Core connections.\n\nPraise for Hideout:\n\n\"A compelling read that will keep a tween audience burning the flashlight batteries late into the night.” ―The Bulletin\n\n“In the tradition of Gary Paulsen’s survival tales . . . short chapters filled with action and adventure keep the pacing taut and will entice reluctant readers . . . A good pick for action\/adventure fans.” ―School Library Journal\n\n“It's man versus nature as well as man versus man in this tale that will have strong appeal to Key's fans and adventure lovers.” ―Kirkus Reviews\n\n“An exciting adventure set in Mississippi’s Pascagoula River marshlands . . . The boys’ survivalist adventures in the swamps are suspenseful, [with a] reassuring ending.” ―Booklist\n\nPraise for Watt Key:\n\n“Excellent. A terrific choice for reluctant readers.” ―Booklist, starred review\n\n“An unusual coming-of-age story.” ―The New York Times Book Review\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1250143977\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1250143977.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Key, Watt\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing  age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43333673287741,"sku":"BVV.1250143977.A","price":5.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1250143977-0_981fe975-60d2-4c63-a75d-eafd8f3a8748.jpg?v=1783639377","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/hideout-1","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}