{"title":"Lynne Kelly","description":"Lynne Kelly is the award-winning and USA TODAY bestselling author of Song for a Whale, The Secret Language of Birds, and Three Blue Hearts. She lives with her dogs Abigail and Eloise near Houston, where she works as a sign language interpreter and writes books for kids.","products":[{"product_id":"three-blue-hearts-hardcover","title":"Three Blue Hearts - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNATIONAL BESTSELLER - From the bestselling author of\u003ci\u003e Song for a Whale \u003c\/i\u003ecomes a deeply moving story about a boy, an octopus, and the extraordinary bond that changes them forever--perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eRemarkably Bright Creatures\u003c\/i\u003e to hand to the young readers in their lives.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMax can't seem to escape the big, looming shadow of his politician dad. But for the next few months, Max and his mom are going away to a quiet Texas beach town where Max can be someone else. Someone who doesn't make dumb mistakes that embarrass his father--someone who knows how to be strong. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe stumbles on his fresh start right away, when he finds an injured octopus washed up onshore after a storm. With the help of a local wildlife center and a couple of new friends, Max rescues the octopus--who they name Ursula--and vows to take care of her until she's ready to return to the sea. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut as their bond deepens and Max makes unexpected discoveries that turn his summer upside down, Max's true strength will be put to the test. Can he keep his promise after all?","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50579405897951,"sku":"9780593898390","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/BS-mM_Qm0Y9780593898390.webp?v=1784419010"},{"product_id":"song-for-a-whale-paperback","title":"Song for a Whale - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e A \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller and award-winning novel about a deaf girl's connection to a whale whose song can't be heard by his species, and the journey she takes to help him. Perfect for summer reading!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Fascinating, brave, and tender...a triumph.\"--Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe One and Only Ivan\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom fixing the class computer to repairing old radios, twelve-year-old Iris is a tech genius. But she's the only deaf person in her school, so people often treat her like she's not very smart. If you've ever felt like no one was listening to you, then you know how hard that can be. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen she learns about Blue 55, a real whale who is unable to speak to other whales, Iris understands how he must feel. Then she has an idea: she should invent a way to \"sing\" to him! But he's three thousand miles away. How will she play her song for him? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFull of heart and poignancy, this affecting story by sign language interpreter Lynne Kelly shows how a little determination can make big waves.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50584174756063,"sku":"9781524770266","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/XTfq7RDB9Z9781524770266.webp?v=1784505374"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/lynne-kelly.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}