{"product_id":"9780062908056","title":"The Verdigris Pawn","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Verdigris Pawn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Alysa Wishingrad\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA boy who underestimates his power . . . \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA girl with a gift long thought lost . . .\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Land ready for revolution . . . \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heir to the Land should be strong. Fierce. Ruthless. At least, that’s what Beau’s father has been telling him his whole life, since Beau is the exact opposite of what the heir \u003cem\u003eshould\u003c\/em\u003e be. With little control over his future, Beau is kept locked away, just another pawn in his father’s quest for ultimate power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is, until Beau meets a girl who shows him the secrets his father has kept hidden. For the first time, Beau begins to question everything he’s ever been told and sets off in search of a rebel who might hold the key to setting things right. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeaming up with a fiery runaway boy, their mission quickly turns into something far greater as sinister forces long lurking in the shadows prepare to make their final move—no matter what the cost. But it just might be Beau who wields the power he seeks . . . if he can go from pawn to player before the Land tears itself apart. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003eA rich, inventive, captivating story of big injustices and small heroes, \u003cem\u003eThe Verdigris Pawn\u003c\/em\u003e nods to classic fantasy while asking questions deeply relevant to our world. A magical adventure that readers will adore.\u003cbr\u003eHeartfelt, hopeful, and charming, \u003cem\u003eThe Verdigris Pawn \u003c\/em\u003eis a deftly crafted tale that weaves adventure with purpose, beautifully illustrating how kids can change the world.\u003cbr\u003eThe Verdigris Pawn is a wonderful escape, a tale of truth, trust, and doing what’s right. Readers will delight in this fast-paced fantasy in which mistakes can be opportunities, power is not what it seems, and the seemingly helpless can have the greatest impact of all. A perfect debut for our times.\u003cbr\u003eWith vibrant characters readers can’t help but cheer for, Wishingrad’s debut is a tribute to the beauty of both language and story. Filled with magic, suspense, and a shifting landscape of who is friend and who is foe, \u003cem\u003eThe Verdigris Pawn\u003c\/em\u003e expertly explores the double-edged swords of power, loyalty and righteousness. A gorgeous and unforgettable book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780062908056\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":41143744069838,"sku":"9780062908056","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/9780062908056_9a96c5bd-5a7e-431d-9105-8d33a1f495c0.jpg?v=1652160054","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780062908056","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}