{"product_id":"9781250821058","title":"Ghosts of Weirdwood : A William Shivering Tale","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eGhosts 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\u003eIn this second action-packed and hilarious Weirdwood adventure by William Shivering and Newbery Honor winner Christian McKay Heidicker (\u003ci\u003eScary Stories for Young Foxes\u003c\/i\u003e), two thieves and their ghost friend wage a battle against a shadowy magical organization intent on opening a Rift between the worlds of the living and the dead.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\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\u003eon \u003ci\u003eThieves of Weirdwood\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh off of heroically saving their city from nightmarish monsters, 12-year-old reformed thieves Arthur and Wally are determined to join the Wardens of Weirdwood—defenders of the border between the Real and Imaginary worlds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir mission: defeat the Order of Eldar, a shadowy group that exploits the creatures of the Fae for their own gain. When the Order opens what seems to be a Rift between the worlds of the living and the dead, they set up a menagerie of ghosts to make money off those grieving for their lost loved ones. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs spirits begin to cross over into Kingsport, Arthur, Wally, and their ghost companion, Breeth, will have to return a fleet of dead souls to the \u003ci\u003eother side\u003c\/i\u003e of the Veil. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eTristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eKeeper of the Lost Cities.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This second action-packed adventure is as exciting as the first. . . The plot twists and the cliffhanger ending will have readers clamoring for more.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Suspenseful and chock-full of age-appropriate humor.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThieves of Weirdwood\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250821058\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40829926736078,"sku":"9781250821058","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_0a928abf-63bd-420b-9748-ec6eebf5a998.jpg?v=1643282838","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250821058","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}