{"product_id":"9780062835741","title":"The Theft of Sunlight","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Theft of Sunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Intisar Khanani\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Cruel Prince \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eSorcery of Thorns\u003c\/em\u003e, this exhilarating, page-turning fantasy will pull readers into a lush and stunning world where nothing—and no one—can be trusted.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eI did not choose this fate. But I will not walk away from it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren have been disappearing from across Menaiya for longer than Amraeya ni Ansarim can remember. When her friend’s sister is snatched, Rae knows she can’t look away any longer—even if that means seeking answers from the royal court, where her country upbringing and clubfoot will only invite ridicule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Yet the court holds its share of surprises. There she discovers an ally in the foreign princess, who recruits her as an attendant. Armed with the princess’s support, Rae seeks answers in the dark city streets, finding unexpected help in a rough-around-the-edges street thief with secrets of his own. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut treachery runs deep, and the more Rae uncovers, the more she endangers the kingdom itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for Intisar Khanani’s \u003cem\u003eThorn\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Set in a dark and dangerous world. Well-written and dramatically told, teens will find much to love in a novel in which the princess grows to become a force to be reckoned with.”  —\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003estarred review\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Khanani beautifully crafts Alyrra’s quiet but clear journey of self-definition.\" —\u003cem\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003estarred review\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\"Deeply engaging and piercing. An illustration that courage and strength can be found in unexpected places and in unexpected people. Amraeya’s refusal to give up even when all the odds are stacked against her will inspire many, many readers.\"\u003cbr\u003e“Khanani deftly navigates heavy themes while spinning an investigative tale packed with action, excellent banter, and court intrigue.”\u003cbr\u003e“A vivid masterpiece with some chilling parallels to the unseen battles fought in our present day and a striking heroine who has a fierce passion for justice.” \u003cbr\u003e“Khanani returns to Menaiya to expand the first volume’s worldbuilding while maintaining a depth of political and magical intrigue, developing heart-wrenchingly emotional characters, and adding hints of romance… A beautifully written, fantastical page-turner.” \u003cbr\u003e“Political intrigue, child slavery, societal inequities, and physical infirmities are all explored in this quick-paced read by the author of \u003cem\u003eThorn\u003c\/em\u003e.” \u003cbr\u003e“While sleuthing and danger aplenty keep things moving, Rae’s clashes with engaging thief Bren illuminate questions about the nature of justice and the responsibility of power… Returning readers will be delighted, but this is a friendly entry point for new readers, too.“\u003cbr\u003ePraise for Intisar Khanani’s THORN:   “Set in a dark and dangerous world…well-written and dramatically told, teens will find much to love in a novel in which the princess grows to become a force to be reckoned with.”\u003cbr\u003e“Khanani beautifully crafts Alyrra’s quiet but clear journey of self-definition… [\u003cem\u003eThorn\u003c\/em\u003e] is sure to appeal to fans of Carson’s \u003cem\u003eThe Girl of Fire and Thorns\u003c\/em\u003e and Ahdieh’s \u003cem\u003eThe Wrath and the Dawn.\u003c\/em\u003e”\u003cbr\u003e“Immersive and captivating…[will] draw in fans of fantasy and slow-burn romance.”\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThorn\u003c\/em\u003e is a lovely atmospheric fairytale fantasy about a girl and her found family. I loved it!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780062835741\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"HarperTeen","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":41143742333134,"sku":"9780062835741","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/9780062835741.jpg?v=1650867065","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780062835741","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}