{"product_id":"lucky-mermaid-sleepover-a-branches-book-the-party-diaries-5-hardcover","title":"Lucky Mermaid Sleepover: A Branches Book (the Party Diaries #5) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMitali Banerjee Ruths\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAaliya Jaleel\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePriya plans a FIN-tastic sleepover for a new friend and raises money to help save coral, in the fifth installment of this full-color early chapter book series!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePick a book. Grow a Reader!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePriya's friend Maddie has asked Priya to plan a sleepover party. Priya is excited -- this is her first sleepover with Maddie! As they plan, Priya learns new things about her friend, including that her parents are divorced and that she has a collection of lucky items and loves mermaids. Together, they come up with a lucky mermaid theme for the party, and they decide it will help save coral! Then they think of fun sleepover activities, such as painting seashells and making charm bracelets. Priya also plans one extra-special surprise for Maddie! This party is going to be FIN-tastic!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith color-coded speech bubbles, an engaging diary format, plenty of humor, and vibrant artwork on every page, this series is perfect for newly independent readers! There's even a fun DIY activity at the back of the book, encouraging kids to make their own zine at home!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMITALI BANERJEE RUTHS\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in Houston, Texas, and dreamed of becoming an astronaut someday. She has worked as a babysitter, an ice cream seller, and a medical doctor. She is the author of the picture book \u003ci\u003eArchie Celebrates Diwali\u003c\/i\u003e, the Scholastic Branches early chapter book series The Party Diaries, and the Scholastic Acorn early reader series The Inside Scouts. Mitali lives in Canada with her husband, three kids, and their dog, Tux. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAALIYA JALEEL\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance illustrator, designer, and visual development artist. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas with a BA in Arts \u0026amp; Technology. She is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eMaryam's Magic: The Story of Mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani, Under My Hijab\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMuslim Girls Rise\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Scholastic Branches series The Party Diaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 7.8 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63448585929053,"sku":"9781546137573","price":33.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/5558\/2813\/files\/HSCIGs33B49781546137573.webp?v=1771199551","url":"https:\/\/novellybooks.com\/products\/lucky-mermaid-sleepover-a-branches-book-the-party-diaries-5-hardcover","provider":"Novelly Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}