{"product_id":"9781338052091","title":"Frogkisser!","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eFrogkisser!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Garth Nix\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Last Thing She Needs Is a Prince.The First Thing She Needs Is Some Magic.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePoor Princess Anya. Forced to live with her evil stepmother's new husband, her evil stepstepfather. Plagued with an unfortunate ability to break curses with a magic-assisted kiss. And forced to go on the run when her stepstepfather decides to make the kingdom entirely his own.Aided by a loyal talking dog, a boy thief trapped in the body of a newt, and some extraordinarily mischievous wizards, Anya sets off on a Quest that, if she plays it right, will ultimately free her land -- and teach her a thing or two about the use of power, the effectiveness of a well-placed pucker, and the finding of friends in places both high and low.With \u003ci\u003eFrogkisser!\u003c\/i\u003e, acclaimed bestselling author Garth Nix has conjured a fantastical tale for all ages, full of laughs and danger, surprises and delights, and an immense population of frogs. It's 50% fairy tale, 50% fantasy, and 100% pure enjoyment from start to finish.     \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eFrogkisser!\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e* \"The characters are so enjoyable readers are sure to miss them when the quest (and book) ends . . . Nix takes inspiration from classics and improves on them . . . Great fun with heart.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"Delightful fantasy . . . With wonderfully inventive creatures, challenging vocabulary, and a captivating story, this fantasy is recommended as a first purchase for YA collections.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"A delightful adventure stuffed with absurdity, magic, and a spirited young heroine. Beneath these entertaining trappings lies a heartfelt message of justice and fair treatment for all.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\"A rollicking comic fantasy . . . Well-developed characters, an unfailing sense of humor, and polished prose make Nix's uproarious adventure a pleasure to read.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\"Nix both pays homage to and smartly subverts familiar fairy-tale, folktale, and fantasy-genre tropes . . . . just as the comedy is deepened by thought-provoking questions, the sadness and sacrifice are perfectly balanced by warmth and loyal friendship.\" -- \u003ci\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\"Nix has stirred up an intoxicating brew in \u003ci\u003eFrogkisser!\u003c\/i\u003e . . . colorful adventures, full of fairytale familiarities seasoned with humor and twists . . . Readers will want a sequel.\" -- \u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eFrogkisser!\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e* \"The characters are so enjoyable readers are sure to miss them when the quest (and book) ends . . . Nix takes inspiration from classics and improves on them . . . Great fun with heart.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"Delightful fantasy . . . With wonderfully inventive creatures, challenging vocabulary, and a captivating story, this fantasy is recommended as a first purchase for YA collections.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"A delightful adventure stuffed with absurdity, magic, and a spirited young heroine. Beneath these entertaining trappings lies a heartfelt message of justice and fair treatment for all.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\"A rollicking comic fantasy . . . Well-developed characters, an unfailing sense of humor, and polished prose make Nix's uproarious adventure a pleasure to read.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\"Nix both pays homage to and smartly subverts familiar fairy-tale, folktale, and fantasy-genre tropes . . . . just as the comedy is deepened by thought-provoking questions, the sadness and sacrifice are perfectly balanced by warmth and loyal friendship.\" -- \u003ci\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\"Nix has stirred up an intoxicating brew in \u003ci\u003eFrogkisser!\u003c\/i\u003e . . . colorful adventures, full of fairytale familiarities seasoned with humor and twists . . . Readers will want a sequel.\" -- \u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781338052091\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Scholastic Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40755308429518,"sku":"9781338052091","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_4a46f31b-80c1-470f-b1db-7b16164b5a95.jpg?v=1644498500","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781338052091","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}