{"product_id":"book-c4ue","title":"Shine (Short Story)","description":"\u003cb\u003eJodi Picoult tackles issues of race and privilege in this ebook original short story, a prequel to her upcoming novel \u003ci\u003eSmall Great Things\u003c\/i\u003e. In “Shine,” the master storyteller and #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eLeaving Time\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMy Sister’s Keeper \u003c\/i\u003eintroduces readers to the unforgettable Ruth Brooks.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Today is Ruth’s first day of third grade at Dalton. The prestigious institution on New York’s Upper East Side couldn’t be more different from her old school in Harlem. Despite being the smartest girl in her grade, Ruth suspects that her classmates and teachers only see her dark skin. She also notices that Christina, the daughter of her mother’s employer, treats Ruth very differently when they’re hanging out with the popular girls rather than playing together. Ruth must navigate between two worlds, never losing sight of the dreams she has for herself—in hopes that someday, someone will see her for who she really is.   \u003cb\u003eIncludes a preview of Jodi Picoult’s highly anticipated new novel, \u003ci\u003eSmall Great Things\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e   \u003cb\u003ePraise for Jodi Picoult\u003c\/b\u003e   “Picoult writes with unassuming brilliance.”\u003cb\u003e—Stephen King\u003c\/b\u003e   “It’s hard to exaggerate how well Picoult writes.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e   “Picoult writes with a fine touch, a sharp eye for detail, and a firm grasp of the delicacy and complexity of human relationships.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e   “Picoult is a master of the craft of storytelling.”\u003cb\u003e—Associated Press\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49334088892720,"sku":"BDc4ue","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/253149-c4ue-Square.jpg?v=1733888682","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-c4ue","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}