{"product_id":"9781582347806","title":"Silverboy","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eSilverboy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): N.M. Browne\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA spellgrinder's apprentice like Tommo rarely survives long enough to become a spellgrinder. Most of them die of the quivers, or from wounds suffered when their turn-knife slips. Working, sleeping and eating in the cellar with magical stones, their skin acquires an eerie silvery sparkle. It's practically impossible to escape from their underground prison, and if they do, the phosphorescent glow of their skin shines like a beacon for all to see. That's why Tommo is running, running as fast as he can to the coast. He has been granted sanctuary for eight days and must leave the shores by then, or face the hangman's noose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Tommo's story is both intriguing and worthwhile.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Browne has invested this original fantasy with plenty of mystery and magic. …Numerous unexpected plot twists are sure to keep fantasy buffs glued to the pages until the book's happy ending.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Undemanding fantasy fans will enjoy Tommo's story.” —\u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Browne is adept at creating characters that trigger reader sympathies and express believable relationships. …Readers will appreciate Akenna's toughness and Tommo's sweetness, and they will be glad to share the protagonists' journey.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A great teenage read for both girls and boys. Full of adventure and suspenseful twists, with an original plot and interesting characters.” —\u003ci\u003eMeridianMagazine.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781582347806\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Bloomsbury USA Childrens","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40594275238094,"sku":"9781582347806","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_decaae2b-7ac0-40fe-9c3c-2a8b75c8c7ef.jpg?v=1637805226","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781582347806","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}