{"product_id":"heroine-paperback","title":"Heroine - Paperback","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\u003eMindy McGinnis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA captivating and powerful exploration of the opioid crisis--the deadliest drug epidemic in American history--through the eyes of a college-bound softball star. Edgar Award-winning author Mindy McGinnis delivers a visceral and necessary novel about addiction, family, friendship, and hope.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a car crash sidelines Mickey just before softball season, she has to find a way to hold on to her spot as the catcher for a team expected to make a historic tournament run. Behind the plate is the only place she's ever felt comfortable, and the painkillers she's been prescribed can help her get there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pills do more than take away pain; they make her feel good.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a new circle of friends--fellow injured athletes, others with just time to kill--Mickey finds peaceful acceptance, and people with whom words come easily, even if it is just the pills loosening her tongue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut as the pressure to be Mickey Catalan heightens, her need increases, and it becomes less about pain and more about want, something that could send her spiraling out of control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrescription Drug Abuse: \u003c\/b\u003e After a car crash, the painkillers prescribed to star catcher Mickey Catalan do more than take away the pain. They make her feel good--too good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Gripping Softball Story: \u003c\/b\u003e Behind the plate is the only place Mickey feels in control. She'll do anything to keep her spot on a team destined for a historic run, even if it means hiding a secret that could destroy her.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Opioid Crisis Up Close: \u003c\/b\u003e This Edgar Award-winning novel provides a raw, unflinching look at the deadliest drug epidemic in American history through the eyes of a teen athlete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRealistic Fiction for Teens: \u003c\/b\u003e Mickey's journey from a beloved hometown heroine to an addict spiraling out of control is a visceral and unforgettable cautionary tale about the line between want and need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 7.8 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 04, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heroine\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064190791814,"sku":"9780062847201","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/3446\/5926\/files\/pc-DcFhg0u9780062847201.webp?v=1781318277","url":"https:\/\/profixdiy.com\/products\/heroine-paperback","provider":"ProFix Home Repair","version":"1.0","type":"link"}