{"product_id":"9781250138705","title":"The Chosen : Contender Book 1","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Chosen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Taran Matharu\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Chosen\u003c\/i\u003e introduces the first book in the Contender trilogy, an epic young adult fantasy from Taran Matharu, author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times–\u003c\/i\u003ebestselling Summoner series. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThroughout history, people have vanished with no explanation. A group of teenagers are about to discover why. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCade is settling into a new boarding school, contemplating his future, when he finds himself transported to another realm. He soon discovers their new world is populated with lost remnants from the past: prehistoric creatures, ancient relics, and stranger still—people. Overwhelmed by his new surroundings, Cade has little time to adjust, for soon he and his fellow classmates are forced to become contenders in a brutal game, controlled by mysterious overlords.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut who are these beings and why did they choose these teens? Cade must prepare for battle . . . because hiding is not an option. Fans of fantasy and LitRPG will welcome this new character and world from the author of the Summoner series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Chosen\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaze Runner \u003c\/i\u003emeets \u003ci\u003eLand of the Lost\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e in this engaging page-turner full of twists and turns in an epic tale of survival and history. ... With dinosaurs, Romans, and a battle for survival, \u003ci\u003eThe Chosen\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003eabsolutely fascinating and quite the page turner.\u003c\/b\u003e ... Highly recommend for fans of fantasy\/sci-fi looking for something unique and full of suspense\/mystery.\" —\u003ci\u003eYA Books Central\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for\u003ci\u003e The Novice\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The appealing characters,  fast-paced plot, focus on racial politics, and interesting demon varieties  (demonology addendum included) make this an enjoyable read.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fantasy readers should enjoy this  entertaining, comfortably familiar-feeling adventure featuring an earnest  soldier-schoolboy and his demonic sidekick.” — \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This plot-focused fantasy  adventure will be a satisfying read for a wide age range of readers,  especially fans of role-playing games and Christopher Paolini.”  —\u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Taran Matharu . . . racked up more than a million reads for his first novel, \u003ci\u003eSummoner\u003c\/i\u003e, in only four months.” —\u003ci\u003eNBCnews.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Inquisition\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A fast-paced, familiar tale with strong echoes of Tolkien, Pullman, and Pokémon.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Battlemage\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250138705\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Feiwel \u0026 Friends","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40698847133902,"sku":"9781250138705","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_b1699caa-da83-425f-85b6-fb55c5055e98.jpg?v=1640495400","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250138705","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}