A Soft Place to Land
- Description
In this compelling and heartfelt mystery story, Janae Marks—author of the acclaimed bestselling From the Desk of Zoe Washington—follows a young girl reshaping her meaning of home. Perfect for fans of Erin Entrada Kelly and Rebecca Stead. Two starred reviews! A Project Lit Club Book Club Selection, S&L Lead Title, Banks Street Best Children's Books of the Year, and Kids' Indie Next List Pick!
“Joyful. A book that kids will love.” —Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Reach Me
Joy Taylor has always believed home is the house she lived in her entire life. But then her dad lost his job, and suddenly, home becomes a tiny apartment with thin walls, shared bedrooms, and a place for tense arguments between Mom and Dad. Hardest of all, Joy doesn’t have her music to escape through anymore. Without enough funds, her dreams of becoming a great pianist—and one day, a film score composer—have been put on hold.
A friendly new neighbor her age lets Joy in on the complex’s best-kept secret: the Hideout, a cozy refuge that only the kids know about. And it’s in this little hideaway that Joy starts exchanging secret messages with another kid in the building who also seems to be struggling, until—abruptly, they stop writing back. What if they’re in trouble?
Joy is determined to find out who this mystery writer is, fast, but between trying to raise funds for her music lessons, keeping on a brave face for her little sister, and worrying about her parents’ marriage, Joy isn’t sure how to keep her own head above water.
"Squeezes your heart in such a special way." —Lisa Moore Ramée, author of A Good Kind of Trouble and Something to Say
“Readers will find hope in Joy’s courage, ingenuity, and fierce dedication to her friends.” —Kate Messner, author of Breakout and Chirp
“A timely story about connection, loss and the spaces we need to understand one and brave the other.” —Paula Chase, author of Dough Boys and So Done
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FAQ
What are in your book & craft boxes?
Each book and craft box includes a carefully selected hardcover picture book paired with all the materials needed for one child to complete two to three book-themed crafts. Every box also comes with a monthly craft newsletter containing detailed instructions for all activities.
What ages are your kits for?
Our book & craft boxes are designed for children ages 3-10, while our Ultimate craft kits are perfect for ages 3-8. The level of adult involvement will vary depending on your child's age, and we always recommend adult supervision during activities!
What are the Ultimate Craft kits?
Our Ultimate Craft Kits are comprehensive creative packages that include everything needed for 6-7 themed crafts. Each kit comes complete with an instruction booklet, crayons, coloring pages, and activity sheets. We maintain a core collection and introduce new seasonal themes throughout the year.
Do you offer local pick-up or delivery?
While we no longer offer delivery services, we provide free shipping on all local orders and purchases over $50 - the discount is automatically applied at checkout. Local pickup is available at our store location, with items needing to be collected within 7 days of purchase.
Shipping
Shipping
Shipping is a flat rate fee of $8. You will receive tracking information once your order ships.
We currently only ship in the United States with hopes of expanding internationally in the future.
Our current shipping time is 1-3 business days.
Orders from the weekend, ship on the following Tuesday.
Local Pickup
Local Pickup is available at our store location however items must be picked up within 7 days.
If failed to pickup within 7 days, the order will be fully refunded.
Our Store Address: 101 County St. Bowling Green VA 22427
Returns
We currently do no accept returns for our products. If you are missing items or your items arrive damaged, please contact us at hello@tyrannosurustot.com so we can help.