{"product_id":"9780062870025_on-a-wing-and-a-tear","title":"On a Wing and a Tear","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA living legend roosting in the backyard. An unmissable game. A hair-raising mystery. A road trip full of adventure and danger. And all the overlapping circles that connect us throughout Creation.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMelanie “Mel” Roberts and Ray Halfmoon may be from different Indigenous Nations, but the friends have become like siblings since the Robertses moved in with the Halfmoons. And they soon welcome a distinguished guest: Great-grandfather Bat, whose wing is injured, has taken refuge in their old oak tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rematch of the legendary Great Ball Game is coming up, with Bat as the star player. Grampa Charlie Halfmoon offers to drive Bat from Chicago down to the traditional playing field outside Macon, Georgia, and Mel and Ray are determined to help out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, they all set off on a road trip—facing adventure, danger, and a hair-raising mystery—on the way to the historic game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith loving care and boisterous humor, acclaimed author Cynthia Leitich Smith (Muscogee) tells a modern folklore story about friendship, embracing the unexpected, and all the overlapping circles that connect us throughout Creation. \u003cb\u003ePerfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo, Brian Young, and Elana K. Arnold!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut can this unlikely team get their legendary friend to the historic game on time?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIndigenous Characters:\u003c\/b\u003e Join Mel (Muscogee) and Ray (Cherokee Nation) on an adventure that celebrates contemporary Native families, friendship, and culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModern Folklore:\u003c\/b\u003e Meet Great-grandfather Bat, a living legend from traditional stories who needs help getting to the rematch of the Great Ball Game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFound Family:\u003c\/b\u003e Discover the power of found family as Mel, Ray, and Grampa Halfmoon band together to protect their extraordinary new friend on his vital mission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTalking Animals:\u003c\/b\u003e Laugh along with a cast of unforgettable talking animals, from the famous Bat to a plucky squirrel who just might save the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentic Storytelling:\u003c\/b\u003e From bestselling Muscogee author Cynthia Leitich Smith, this heartfelt story is a perfect read for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Brian Young.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cynthia Leitich Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46899299319957,"sku":"9780062870025","price":12.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780062870025_513624d5-2fbe-47d5-a1b5-8fd47602aa4f.jpg?v=1776888573","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780062870025_on-a-wing-and-a-tear","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}