{"product_id":"9780545297165","title":"Polaris","description":"\u003cstrong\u003ePolaris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Michael Northrop\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e      A crew of children must pilot a ship across unfamiliar seas while a strange creature lurks belowdecks in this fast-paced survival story from \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Michael Northrop.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlone at sea, with only the stars to guide them...The proud sailing ship \u003ci\u003ePolaris\u003c\/i\u003e is on a mission to explore new lands, and its crew is eager to bring their discoveries back home. But when half the landing party fails to return from the Amazon jungle, the tensions lead to a bloody mutiny. The remaining adults abandon ship, leaving behind a cabin boy, a botanist's assistant, and a handful of deckhands -- none of them older than twelve. Troubled by whispers of a strange tropical illness and rumors of a wild beast lurking onshore, the young sailors are desperate to steer the vessel to safety. When one of their own already missing and a strange smell drifting up from below deck, the novice crew begins to suspect that someone -- or something -- else is onboard. Having steeled themselves for the treacherous journey home, they now have more to fear than the raging waters of the Atlantic...     \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003ePolaris\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\"This story is scary fun. Loved it!\" -- R.L. Stine, author of Goosebumps\"The salty sailing details and the drama of keeping afloat in the face of damaging storms and winds is just as heart-pounding as the struggle for survival against the threat already onboard. An exciting blend of nautical adventure and monstrous horror.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\"Middle grade readers looking for an adventure on the high seas without leaving the comfort of their homes will love this swashbuckling, spine-tingling tale.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \"A chilling tale of horror on the high seas... Sure to linger after the lights have been turned out.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eSurrounded by Sharks\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\"This story strikes a balance of suspense and action... For reluctant readers and fansof survival stories.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for TombQuest:\u003c\/b\u003e\"A thrilling adventure rich in Egyptian mythology and magic... Sure to be a blockbuster.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eTrapped\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\"Northrop gets at the core of human nature through masterful pacing... Gripping.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003ePolaris\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\"This story is scary fun. Loved it!\" -- R.L. Stine, author of Goosebumps\"The salty sailing details and the drama of keeping afloat in the face of damaging storms and winds is just as heart-pounding as the struggle for survival against the threat already onboard. An exciting blend of nautical adventure and monstrous horror.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\"Middle grade readers looking for an adventure on the high seas without leaving the comfort of their homes will love this swashbuckling, spine-tingling tale.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \"A chilling tale of horror on the high seas... Sure to linger after the lights have been turned out.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eSurrounded by Sharks\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\"This story strikes a balance of suspense and action... For reluctant readers and fansof survival stories.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for TombQuest:\u003c\/b\u003e\"A thrilling adventure rich in Egyptian mythology and magic... Sure to be a blockbuster.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eTrapped\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\"Northrop gets at the core of human nature through masterful pacing... Gripping.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780545297165\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Scholastic Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40810027942094,"sku":"9780545297165","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_c9ba7dc4-18d3-4432-bff6-0e4b5fcccf9c.jpg?v=1644514456","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780545297165","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}