{"product_id":"the-sideroad-kids-book-1-growing-up-in-the-u-p-hardcover","title":"The SideRoad Kids - Book 1: Growing Up in the U.P. - 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\u003eSharon Kennedy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe SideRoad Kids\u003c\/em\u003e follows a group of boys and girls as they enter the sixth grade in a small town in Michigan's Upper Peninsula during 1957 - 58. This meandering collection of loosely-connected short stories is often humorous, poignant, and sometimes mysterious. Laugh as the kids argue over Halloween treats handed out in Brimley. Recall Dorothy's Hamburgers in Sault Ste. Marie. Follow a Sugar Island snowshoe trail as the kids look for Christmas trees. Wonder what strange blue smoke at Dollar Settlement signifies. Discover the magic hidden in April snowflakes. Although told by the kids, adults will remember their own childhood as they read about Flint, Candy, Squeaky, Katie, and their friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Katie, Blew, Squeaky, and Daisy grew up on farms instead of high rises and used their imagination instead of fancy gadgets to make their own fun. An entertaining read for youngsters. And parents, you might enjoy a nostalgic flashback as well. I know I did.\" --Allia Zobel-Nolan, Author of \u003cem\u003eCat Confessions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The stories in \u003cem\u003eThe SideRoad Kids \u003c\/em\u003eare often humorous. However, underlying them is a sensitive awareness that being a kid, rural or urban, then or now, is not easy. This is an enjoyable read that will enlighten today's kids about the past and rekindle memories for older readers.\" --Jon Stott, Author of \u003cem\u003ePaul Bunyan in Michigan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Sharon's stories capture the essence of childhood and growing up in a small community. The antics of \u003cem\u003eThe SideRoad Kids\u003c\/em\u003e will keep you entertained and take you back to a simpler time.\" --Renee Glass, Senior Production Artist, \u003cem\u003eMackinac Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn more at www.AuthorSharonKennedy.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Modern History Press www.ModernHistoryPress.com \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 188\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52547787850035,"sku":"9781615996049","price":39.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/MDBFZWZJMC9WUjh5ajJVc1R3Snc5dz09.webp?v=1761015670","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-sideroad-kids-book-1-growing-up-in-the-u-p-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}