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NEST<\/em> by Esther Ehrlich<\/b><\/p>\n

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Debut author Esther Ehrlich<\/b> delivers a poignant and genuine middle-grade novel NEST <\/b><\/em><\/a>(Wendy Lamb Books \/ On sale\u00a0September 9, 2014<\/span><\/span> \/ $16.99 US \/ Ages 8\u201312), a memorable story about a girl, a tragic change, and the healing power of love\u00a0and friendship.<\/p>\n

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It is 1972. Home is a cozy nest on Cape Cod for eleven-year-old Naomi \u201cChirp\u201d Orenstein; her older sister, Rachel; her psychiatrist father; and her dancer mother. But then Chirp\u2019s mom develops symptoms of a serious disease, and everything changes. Chirp finds comfort in watching her beloved wild birds. She also finds a true friend in Joey, the mysterious boy who lives across the street. Together they create their own private world and\u00a0come up with the perfect plan: Escape. Adventure. Discovery.<\/p>\n

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Esther Ehrlich\u2019s lyrical writing is honest, humorous, and deeply affecting. Chirp and Joey will steal your heart. Long after you finish\u00a0NEST<\/b><\/em>,\u00a0the spirit of Chirp and her loving family will stay with you. \u00a0READ<\/strong> The first 59 pages of the book HERE<\/a><\/strong> by clicking Look Inside.<\/p>\n

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\u00ab<\/strong>\u201c<\/strong>A stunning debut, with lyrical prose and superbly developed characters, this novel is an emotional roller coaster that effectively conveys a family\u2019s visceral tragedy<\/strong>.\u201d \u2014School Library Journal, <\/em>Starred<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00ab<\/strong>\u201c<\/strong>Ehrlich\u2019s novel beautifully captures the fragile bond shared by Chirp and Joey and their growing trust for each other in a world filled with disappointments and misunderstandings.\u201d\u2014Publishers Weekly, <\/em>Starred<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00ab<\/strong>\u201c<\/strong>A poignant, insightful story of family crisis and the healing power of friendship.\u201d<\/strong>\u2014Kirkus Reviews, <\/em>Starred<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201c<\/strong>Ehrlich writes beautifully, constructing scenes with grace and layers of telling detail and insight<\/strong>.\u201d<\/strong>\u2014The<\/em> Horn Book<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Penguin Random House is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings! \u00a0One lucky blog reader will win a copy of NEST<\/strong><\/em>! \u00a0Thank you to Penguin Random House for the review book and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!! \u00a0Open to US residents.<\/p>\n

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