{"product_id":"9780374300449","title":"Knife's Edge : A Graphic Novel (Four Points, Book 2)","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eKnife's Edge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Hope Larson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwelve-year-old twin adventurers Cleopatra and Alexandra Dodge are reunited with their father and realize that two family heirlooms reveal the location of a treasure that is their birthright. When they set sail with Captain Tarboro on the \u003ci\u003eAlmira, \u003c\/i\u003ethey know they’re heading into danger —the ocean is filled with new and old enemies, including their nemesis, the infamous pirate Felix Worley. But like a coral reef that lurks below the surface of the waves, trouble is brewing between the siblings. Alex is determined to become a sailor and is happy with his role aboard the \u003ci\u003eAlmira, \u003c\/i\u003ebut Cleo—the only girl on the ship—is tired of washing dishes in the galley. In an effort to find her own purpose, she begins studying sword fighting with Tarboro, but neither Alex nor her father approves. Can the twins remain close as they pursue different goals and dreams, or will their growing differences tear the family apart before the treasure can be found? In this follow-up to the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling COMPASS SOUTH, Hope Larson and Rebecca Mock once again create an outstanding seafaring adventure with KNIFE'S EDGE.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Margaret Ferguson Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Larson's tale takes an insular turn within this volume, offering exciting back story for her well-established cast of characters . . . As in its predecessor, every question answered leads the twins to more questions to be asked, and it ends with a breath-catching cliffhanger. An action-packed sophomore volume, with no loss of wind in its sails.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Full of adventure and some adolescent angst, this is a fast-paced, absorbing tale. The characters, including the villains, are fully realized, with detailed backstories and motivations. Mock uses panels in various sizes to heighten the drama, effectively shifting from close-ups to wide shots. The palette is rich, changing to match the mood of the narrative, and the characters are expressive . . . With exploits and intrigue aplenty, this story will appeal to anyone who loves a rollicking good read.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780374300449\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40600498110670,"sku":"9780374300449","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_00923e2c-d9aa-4820-819a-4f139934c5cd.jpg?v=1637971892","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780374300449","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}