{"product_id":"north-beat-christmas-paperback","title":"North Beat Christmas - Paperback","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\u003eJenna Zark\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Christmas is \u003ci\u003eweird \u003c\/i\u003einstead of \u003ci\u003ewonderful\u003c\/i\u003e-you can't just give up.\u003cbr\u003eTwelve-year-old Ruby Tabeata and her older brother Ray are visiting their father in the artists' neighborhood of North Beach, San Francisco as Christmas approaches in 1958. What should be a glorious holiday turns sour as Ruby and Ray discover their father's growing addiction to alcohol.\u003cbr\u003eWhen Ruby finds work at a popular bookstore near her dad's home, new friends and adventures distract her from worrying. Ruby's experiences lead her to a daring decision to help her father-and a surprise that brings new meaning to her life. Read more about Ruby's Beat Generation family in \u003ci\u003eThe Beat on Ruby's Street \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eFool's Errand\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An endearing portrait of a young girl seeking family connection, questioning life and art in the 1950s while maintaining the innocent optimism and resilience that only a twelve-year-old can possess. It's a charming and universal story.\"\u003cbr\u003e-Gary Schwartz, author of \u003ci\u003eThe King of Average\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Told in Ruby's voice, this inspiring addition to the Beat Street Series will transport you to one of the world's most magical cities during a fascinating moment in history.\"\u003cbr\u003e-Elizabeth Sirimarco Budd, author of multiple books published by \u003ci\u003eThe Child's World, Marshall Cavendish\u003c\/i\u003e, and others \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This delightful book touches on tough subjects in a way middle-grade and young-adult readers can understand. Zark has added another must read to her series.\"\u003cbr\u003e-Kandi J. Wyatt, best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eDragon's Future\u003c\/i\u003e for middle graders and young adults\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 242\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.55 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 19, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50599200325855,"sku":"9781774000731","price":21.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/kCvNKqBGth9781774000731.webp?v=1784876759","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/north-beat-christmas-paperback","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}