{"product_id":"9781250302885","title":"Thieves of Weirdwood : A William Shivering Tale","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThieves of Weirdwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Christian McKay Heidicker, William Shivering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThieves of Weirdwood\u003c\/i\u003e is the first in William Shivering and Newbery Honor-winning author of \u003ci\u003eScary Stories for Young Foxes\u003c\/i\u003e Christian McKay Heidicker's brand-new fantasy series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e—illustrated by Anna Earley\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eabout two kid thieves who are plunged into a battle between the Real and Imaginary worlds! Action, laughs, and monsters beyond imagining abound!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[W]ill delight and satiate those besotted with Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Artemis Fowl, Miss Peregrine, the Spiderwicks.\" —\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwelve-year-old thieves Arthur and Wally are determined to steal their way up the ranks of the notorious Black Feathers gang. With loan sharks chasing after Arthur’s father and Wally’s brother’s hospital bill due, they’re in need of serious cash. Fast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Arthur spots some wealthy strangers exiting a seemingly deserted mansion, he smells an opportunity for a big score. Little do the boys realize, they’ve stumbled upon Weirdwood Manor, the headquarters of a magical order who protect the Balance between the Real and Imaginary worlds. When Kingsport is besieged by nightmarish creatures, it’s up to a pair of thieves to save their city. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilled with giant tentacle monsters and heroes literally ripped from the pages of adventure stories, this imagination-bending series is perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eKeeper of the Lost Cities\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAru Shah\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eNevermoor\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Startling, original and epic.\" —Eoin Colfer, creator of Artemis Fowl \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An imaginative, page-turning adventure.\" —Shannon Messenger, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eKeeper of the Lost Cities\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eBulletin for the Center of Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[W]ill \u003cb\u003edelight \u003c\/b\u003eand satiate those besotted with Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Artemis Fowl, Miss Peregrine, the Spiderwicks.\" —\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With dazzling wit and enough spooky adventure for this and any alternate universe, \u003ci\u003eThieves of Weirdwood \u003c\/i\u003ethrills to the last page. Startling, original and \u003cb\u003eepic\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —Eoin Colfer, creator of Artemis Fowl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An \u003cb\u003eimaginative, page-turning\u003c\/b\u003e adventure filled with chilling creatures and lovable characters that kept me guessing through every twist and turn.\" —Shannon Messenger, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eKeeper of the Lost Cities\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A mysterious magical \u003cb\u003eenchanting \u003c\/b\u003etale brimming with creative spirit.\" —J.C. Cervantes, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Storm Runner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e* \"Wally’s friend Breeth, an intrepid, pun-loving child ghost who can occupy any organic item, is just one scene-stealer in the unusually colorful supporting cast.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred \u003c\/b\u003ereview \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With a good dose of comedy, a dash of self-awareness, and some riveting plot twists, this book is \u003cb\u003eunique \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003ehilarious\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This series opener's both funny and well paced, and the worldbuilding is \u003cb\u003efantastic \u003c\/b\u003e. . . character development is splendid.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250302885\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Henry Holt and Co. 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