{"title":"Pete Hautman","description":"\u003cp\u003ePete Hautman is a celebrated author known for his engaging storytelling and imaginative plots that captivate readers of all ages. Specialising in children's books, Hautman's works often blend humour, adventure, and valuable life lessons, making them a favourite among young readers and their parents alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable books is \u003cem\u003eAnswers to Dog\u003c\/em\u003e, a delightful tale that enchants with its unique characters and heartwarming storyline. Hautman's ability to intertwine fantasy with everyday life provides readers with an escape into whimsical worlds while also reflecting familiar life experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're seeking a gift for a young book lover or looking to enrich your child's reading list, exploring Pete Hautman's collection will surely offer stories that engage, educate, and entertain. Dive into his imaginative universe where every page opens up a new adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"answers-to-dog-by-pete-hautman-9781536244465","title":"Answers to Dog","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“True-to-life moments of humour and pathos further ground a story that’s sure to win attention from misfits and dog people of all stripes.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvan doesn’t seem to fit in at school or at home. He goes out of his way to avoid attention. He sits at the back of the bus, keeps his head down in class, and keeps to himself. But when a burr-covered border collie—a survivor with a gut instinct about the Boy—starts following him around and joining him on his runs, Evan’s simple duck-and-dodge existence becomes a lot more complicated... a lot more like life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvolving from wary companions to steadfast friends, Evan and the dog run fast and far together, thwart an abusive dog breeder and the school bully, and find the courage to stand up for themselves and to open up to those who matter most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNarrated in alternating viewpoints, this relatable contemporary novel with classic coming-of-age themes has all the hope, pathos, and emotional complexity that mark Pete Hautman’s books for middle-grade readers—and is a deeply satisfying read for animal lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Walker Books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46951064830188,"sku":"9781536244465","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26694793482734.jpg?v=1762317940"},{"product_id":"the-rat-queen-by-pete-hautman-9781536218589","title":"The Rat Queen","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom National Book Award winner Pete Hautman comes a mysterious modern-day fairy tale about developing a moral compass—and the slippery nature of conscience.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor Annie’s tenth birthday, her papa gives her a pad of paper, some colored pencils, and the Klimas family secret. It’s called the\u003ci\u003e nuodeema burna\u003c\/i\u003e, or eater of sins. Every time Annie misbehaves, she has to write down her transgression and stick the paper into a hidey-hole in the floor of their house. But Annie’s inheritance has a dark side: with each paper fed to the \u003ci\u003eburna\u003c\/i\u003e, she feels less guilty about the mean things she says and does. As a plague of rats threatens her small suburban town and the mystery of her birthright grows, Annie—caught in a cycle of purging her misdeeds—begins to \u003ci\u003estop\u003c\/i\u003e growing. It is only when she travels to her family’s home country of Litvania to learn more about the \u003ci\u003eburna\u003c\/i\u003e that Annie uncovers the magnitude of the truth. Gripping and emotionally complex, Pete Hautman’s inventive yarn for middle-grade readers draws on magical realism to explore coming of age and the path to moral responsibility.","brand":"Walker Books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996461486316,"sku":"9781536218589","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/bfe69db20ac544e7071c7ecd120b8f31.jpg?v=1763152655"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/pete-hautman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}