{"product_id":"the-family-under-the-bridge-paperback","title":"The Family Under the Bridge - 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\u003eNatalie Savage Carlson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGarth Williams\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe heartwarming and memorable Newbery Honor-winning book about finding family in the unlikeliest places, featuring artwork by beloved illustrator Garth Williams. This classic middle grade novel is a welcome and meaningful read, especially at Christmastime.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArmand, an old man living on the streets of Paris, relishes his\u003cbr\u003esolitary life in the beautiful city. He is happy with his carefree existence, \u003cbr\u003ebegging and doing odd jobs to keep himself warm and fed. With simple pleasures\u003cbr\u003eand no cares, what more could he need?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen one day just before Christmas, Armand\u003cbr\u003ereturns to his favorite spot beneath the bridge to find three cold and hungry\u003cbr\u003echildren. Although he has no interest in children, Armand soon finds himself\u003cbr\u003ecaring for the small family. It does not take Armand very long to realize that he\u003cbr\u003emust do whatever it takes to get them a real home. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren will treasure this warm and funny adventure of family, freedom, and Santa Claus. The book includes illustrations by Garth Williams, the acclaimed illustrator of E. B. White's \u003cem\u003eCharlotte's Web \u003c\/em\u003eand Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the delightfully warm and enjoyable story of an old Parisian named Armand, who relished his solitary life. Children, he said, were like starlings, and one was better off without them.\u003cbr\u003eBut the children who lived under the bridge recognized a true friend when they met one, even if the friend seemed a trifle unwilling at the start. And it did not take Armand very long to realize that he had gotten himself ready-made family; one that he loved with all his heart, and one for whom he would have to find a better home than the bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArmand and the children's adventures around Paris -- complete with gypsies and a Santa Claus -- make a story which children will treasure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 7.6 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 15, 1989\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Newbery Medal (1959)\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 Family Under the Bridge\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064641548422,"sku":"9780064402507","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/3446\/5926\/files\/463nT1Wab69780064402507.webp?v=1781346620","url":"https:\/\/profixdiy.com\/products\/the-family-under-the-bridge-paperback","provider":"ProFix Home Repair","version":"1.0","type":"link"}