{"product_id":"perijee-me-book-ross-montgomery-9780399553974","title":"Perijee \u0026 Me","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePerijee and Me\u003c\/i\u003e is a hilarious and touching story about an unusual friendship, a heart-stopping adventure, and the power of kindness when you're faced with an alien invasion. If \u003ci\u003eE.T. the Extra Terrestrial\u003c\/i\u003e is still right here in your heart, then you're sure to fall hard for the misunderstood Perijee and the one girl who's desperate to save him.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCaitlin is the only young person living on Middle Island. On the first day of vacation, she finds a tiny alien on the beach. Caitlin becomes close to her secret friend, whom she names Perijee, and treats him like a brother. Caitlin has a reading disability, but finds she is a good teacher, telling Perijee everything she knows about the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere's only one problem: Perijee won't stop growing. And growing . . . Caitlin will have to convince the adults around her--and Perijee himself--that the creature they see as a terrifying monster is anything but. When things get out of hand, brave Caitlin embarks on a journey to save Perijee before it's too late. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise: \u003cbr\u003eElements of humor and an attractive jacket add to this chapter book's undeniable appeal. --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA cute read for kids who like a strong dose of absurdity. --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMontgomery's jam-packed narrative doesn't slow for an instant in this exaggeratedly comic drama. . . . Humor carries the day. --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCaitlin's desperation for friendship is palpable, and the book powerfully conveys the longing for connection that drives her to risky actions. This British import is earnest, often quietly thoughtful, and quirky. --\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMontgomery engages us with . . . high drama, hurtling towards a heartwarming resolution. --\u003ci\u003eThe Sunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e (London)","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49522308088081,"sku":"GOR013353083","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50095781216529,"sku":"CIN0399553975G","price":6.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0399553975.jpg?v=1751102702","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/perijee-me-book-ross-montgomery-9780399553974","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}