{"product_id":"home-games","title":"Home Games","description":"Award-winning adult author Benjamin Markovits delivers a poignant coming-of-age middle grade story that will give comfort to anyone feeling like a small fish in a Texas-size sea. Perfect for fans of Kevin Henkes, Rebecca Stead, and Kate DiCamillo.\nTwelve-year-old Ben is a shy, quiet kid. His life isn’t perfect, but he feels at home in his New York City apartment. Then his dad takes a job in London, and everything changes.\nHis parents separate, and Ben’s mom moves them back to her hometown of Austin, Texas. Ben’s simple life is suddenly complicated. He misses his apartment, his best friend, Jake, and his dad.\nThen he meets Mabley, who becomes a bright spot to Ben’s day. But when his mom starts working at his new school and making friends with his teacher, Ben finds himself at the center of all the problems the adults around him can’t resolve—and even some of his own. That includes joining the school’s basketball team, where Mabley’s best friend is the star player.\nAfter being pushed around, looking for his place, Ben will have to learn how to stand his ground.\n\nHow does a quiet kid find his voice when his whole world is turned upside down?\n\nMoving to a New City: Follow Ben as he leaves behind his life in New York City for the unfamiliar streets of Austin, Texas. Making New Friends: Navigating a new school is tough, but a friendship with the energetic Mabley offers a glimmer of hope. Family Problems: With his dad in London and his parents separated, Ben is caught in the middle of grown-up issues he can’t solve. Finding Your Voice: From the basketball court to the classroom, this is a heartfelt story about a shy kid learning to stand his ground.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0062742302\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0062742302.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Markovits, Benjamin\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\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 shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43335043874877,"sku":"BVV.0062742302.G","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0062742302-0.jpg?v=1783715463","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/home-games","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}