{"product_id":"the-decomposition-of-jack-hardcover-1","title":"The Decomposition of Jack - 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\u003eKristin O'Donnell Tubb\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAward-winning author Kristin O'Donnell Tubb delivers a funny and poignant middle grade contemporary novel about family and friendship as Jack deals with his parents' divorce while also searching for a mysterious cougar in the Tennessee hills. Perfect for fans of Leslie Connor and Lynda Mullaly Hunt. A Junior Library Guild Selection!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMiddle school is always hard, but when you're known as the Roadkill Kid, well, it's even harder. Jack's mom collects roadkill--it's her job, and she's very good at it. Ever since Jack's mom and dad got divorced, Jack has stepped into the role of Mom's co-scientist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne day while tending to the roadkill garden, Jack believes he spots a cougar in the wilderness beyond his backyard. A cougar in Tennessee? They're supposed to be extinct. So, when Jack has to choose an animal to research for his Earth Science class, he picks cougar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs pressure mounts on Jack to complete his project and to be Mom's business partner, the mystery of the cougar feels too big to solve. Jack knows what the decomposition of an animal--and a family--looks like, so can he figure out how to bring them back to life?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComing of Age Story: \u003c\/b\u003e Jack isn't just the Roadkill Kid; he's a son trying to hold his family together, a student with a mission, and a boy learning that healing sometimes hurts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDealing with Divorce: \u003c\/b\u003e When your family feels like it's decomposing, what does it take to find a new beginning? Jack navigates the tough emotions of his parents' separation with honesty and hope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScience and Nature: \u003c\/b\u003e From the strange science in his own backyard's \"roadkill garden\" to the search for an animal that's not supposed to exist, Jack's world is full of fascinating, and sometimes gross, discoveries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnlikely Friendships: \u003c\/b\u003e With a loyal, cartoon-drawing best friend and a new crush who thinks his weird life is \"awesome,\" Jack learns he doesn't have to face the world alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePoignant and Funny: \u003c\/b\u003e This story masterfully blends humor (your mom collects what?!) with heartfelt moments, creating a memorable read that feels both real and hopeful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.7 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 11, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decomposition of Jack\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53686777413939,"sku":"9780063212268","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/vOvqGiym4K9780063212268_9c79941f-f000-473b-b37a-e4587bae6fb8.webp?v=1784559895","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-decomposition-of-jack-hardcover-1","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}