{"product_id":"9781250307484","title":"The Beast Warrior","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Beast Warrior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Nahoko Uehashi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTen years after the fateful clash between two opposing sides of the Divine Kingdom of Lyoza, Elin lives a peaceful life with her family. She tries to stay as far away from her past as possible—the girl who communicated with creatures and befriended a Royal Beast wants no part in the power struggles of humans. But when Elin is called upon to investigate a mysterious illness that's stricken the Toda, she uncovers a startling plot—one that could threaten everything she holds dear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this thrilling sequel to \u003ci\u003eThe Beast Player\u003c\/i\u003e, Elin must confront her destiny and heed the dire warnings of history. Is a final battle between the Toda and the Royal Beasts inevitable? And will it mean destruction for all?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Sure to draw some tears and leave readers thinking about their place in the world long after the last page.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Beast Player\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Batchelder Award Honor Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Printz Award Honor Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn ALSC Notable\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Uehashi’s vivid storytelling, beautiful prose, and shifting perspectives that cover a broad scope of events will have readers relishing every detail of her lush world building.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The beauty and power of the natural world is at the core of this intriguing fantasy, whose abrupt ending guarantees a sequel.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250307484\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40819129745614,"sku":"9781250307484","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_3e254c5a-cbcf-40fc-a794-8b19722b5e48.jpg?v=1642925237","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250307484","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}