{"product_id":"curse-of-the-night-witch-paperback","title":"Curse of the Night Witch - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlex Aster\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom #BookTok phenomenon and \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author of the YA fantasy novel, \u003cem\u003eLightlark\u003c\/em\u003e, this fast-paced middle grade series starter is steeped in Colombian mythology and full of adventure. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, \u003cem\u003eCurse of the Night Witch\u003c\/em\u003e is filled with fantasy, action, adventure, and an unforgettable trio of friends.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Seventeen.com Most Anticipated Book of Summer!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Zibby Owens Summer Reading Pick on Good Morning America!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn Emblem Island all are born knowing their fate. Their lifelines show the course of their life and an emblem dictates how they will spend it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTor Luna was born with a leadership emblem, just like his mother. But he hates his mark and is determined to choose a different path for himself. So, on the annual New Year's Eve celebration, where Emblemites throw their wishes into a bonfire in the hopes of having them granted, Tor wishes for a different power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe next morning Tor wakes up to discover a new marking on his skin...the symbol of a curse that has shortened his lifeline, giving him only a week before an untimely death. There is only one way to break the curse, and it requires a trip to the notorious Night Witch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith only his village's terrifying, ancient stories as a guide, and his two friends Engle and Melda by his side, Tor must travel across unpredictable Emblem Island, filled with wicked creatures he only knows through myths, in a race against his dwindling lifeline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll love \u003cem\u003eCurse of the Night Witch\u003c\/em\u003e if you're looking for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulticultural books for children (especially Latinx books)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStories based on fascinating mythology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour next favorite fantasy series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Debut author Aster takes inspiration from Colombian folklore to craft a rousing series opener that's both fast-paced and thrilling. As her protagonists face off against a host of horrors, they learn the value of friendship and explore the possibility of changing one's fate in a world where destiny is predetermined.\"--\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e, STARRED review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Worthy of every magical ounce.\"--\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e, STARRED review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.97 x 8.33 x 5.55 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 04, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Curse of the Night Witch\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 5.3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42699719442528,"sku":"9781464230257","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/curse-of-the-night-witch-paperback","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}