{"product_id":"9780702303647-finn-jones-was-here","title":"Finn Jones Was Here","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Finn's funeral, grieving best friend Eric receives a message frombeyond the grave - and it must be because this is Finn's biggestprank ever, faking his own death! As Eric follows Finn's crypticinstructions for various challenges, he goes down memory laneand through a scavenger hunt that will change him for ever.\u003cbr\u003eOne of Sunday Times' best children's books for summer      2023      Endorsed by Child Bereavement UK       A funny, heartbreaking story about life and loss, and      making every second count.      Eric's best friend, Finn Jones, was the world's biggest prankster.      Now Eric can't believe Finn's not here anymore.Or is      he?      Eric seems to be getting messages from beyond the grave, and as      he follows Finn's wild, cryptic instructions, his hope grows that      he'll find Finn laughing at the end.      The journey also brings memories - and a truth that seems impossible      to accept.            Simon James Green is the award-winning author of books like Sleepover      Takeover and The Life of Riley: Beginner's      Luck, which was shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Prize.      This story blends hilarity with heart, perfect for fans of books      by Helen Rutter, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Ben Bailey Smith and Ross      Welford.Hilarious illustrations throughout by Jennifer      Jamieson                   PRAISE FOR SIMON'S MIDDLE-GRADE BOOKS      Sleepover Takeover      \"This is a fantastically funny, exciting, unexpected, and      sometimes touching, mystery thriller\" BookTrust      \"A funny madcap mystery adventure perfect for fans of Danny      Wallace's THE DAY THE SCREENS WENT BLANK or Charlie Higson's WORST.      HOLIDAY. EVER.\" LoveReading 4 Kids      Life Of Riley: Beginner's Luck      \"This funny, gentle story is packed with snappy humour and      hilarious characters.\" BookTrust      \"Though the laughs are sustained from start to finish, there      is some depth to the drama in Life of Riley, too. The characterisation      is original and refreshing.\" Books For Keeps      \"This funny, gentle story is packed with snappy humour and      hilarious characters. You can’t help but love Riley, a brilliant,      witty, world-weary kid and long-suffering underdog. There’s      a lovely message about being grateful for all the things      that you have and for appreciating the people who support you, no      matter what. Perfect for Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans or children      about to start secondary school, though there’s a lot of fun      to be had for grown ups here too.\" LoveReading      4 Kids\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40823507157089,"sku":"9780702303647","price":6.11,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_28901489.jpg?v=1723027947","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780702303647-finn-jones-was-here","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}