{"product_id":"secrets-at-sparhawk-point-hardcover","title":"Secrets at Sparhawk Point - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnna Rose Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo draw tourists to their declining coastal town, a group of children claim to have seen a mythic creature from Ojibwe legend, the storm-monster Mishipeshu. But when their plan backfires, they'll need to convince everyone the beast is only make-believe. But. . . what if it isn't?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e1943. Sparhawk Point, Michigan may be a small town, but it's home. For the Swedish Ahlstrom girls, it's the only place they've ever known--a place they may have to leave if their father's church can't find more parishioners. The Ojibwe Robicheaux boys are struggling, too: their father is off at war, and a lack of tourists means no income from their two rental cottages. These kids can't bear the thought of leaving. . . so they'll have to make new residents come to them, and \u003ci\u003efast. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter spotting an unknown object in the water, they find their solution. Drawing on inspiration from Ojibwe stories of the mysterious Mishipeshu--the riser of storms on Lake Superior--the children spread stories of their very own \"American Loch Ness monster\" to bring curious visitors to their shores. But their plan works too well! People become \u003ci\u003eafraid \u003c\/i\u003eto visit. To save their families, they'll need to convince everyone that the creature isn't real. . . even if that may prove to be their biggest lie yet. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSecrets at Sparhawk Point \u003c\/i\u003eis a timeless summer adventure from acclaimed Ojibwe voice Anna Rose Johnson, whose first two books--\u003ci\u003eThe Star that Always Stays \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Luminous Life of Lucy Landry\u003c\/i\u003e--have received an avalanche of awards, nominations, and media spots. This is another flawless, insightful, and glowing novel that marries a Native American perspective with myth, history, and a classic storytelling voice.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnna Rose Johnson \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of acclaimed books \u003ci\u003eThe Star That Always Stays \u003c\/i\u003e(A Michigan Notable Book, an NPR Best Book of the Year, a Lamplighter Nominee, a Christy Amplify Award Winner, and a Bank Street Best Book of the Year), \u003ci\u003eThe Luminous Life of Lucy Landry \u003c\/i\u003e(recipient of three starred reviews and a glowing feature in \u003ci\u003eThe Banner\u003c\/i\u003e), and the forthcoming \u003ci\u003eThe Blossoming Summer. \u003c\/i\u003eShe is also a journalist, blogger, and seasoned correspondent for \u003ci\u003eInside Gymnastics. \u003c\/i\u003eAnna Rose is passionate about historical fiction, the Native experience, and writing for children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 25, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53122163278144,"sku":"9780823462339","price":37.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/4739\/1040\/files\/TWumScrVr99780823462339.webp?v=1788951669","url":"https:\/\/bookapproved.com\/products\/secrets-at-sparhawk-point-hardcover","provider":"Book Approved ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}