{"product_id":"9781681192499","title":"Fire in the Star","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eFire in the Star\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Kamilla Benko\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe enchanting Unicorn Quest series reaches its thrilling conclusion as  two sisters fight to save a magical land from destruction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e* \"Those who love Madeleine L'Engle's \u003ci\u003eA Wrinkle in Time\u003c\/i\u003e . . . [or] Neil Gaiman's \u003ci\u003eCoraline\u003c\/i\u003e, can't miss this debut.” - \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review, on \u003ci\u003eThe Unicorn Quest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An adventure-quest brimming with magic and heart.\" - Roshani Chokshi, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author, on \u003ci\u003eThe Unicorn Quest\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAfter a lifetime of being the younger sister--of letting Sophie fight her battles, of following her on countless Experiences and through a fireplace into a magical land--it's finally Claire Martinson's turn to lead. And she'll do anything to keep her big sister safe: resist the wraiths' cold shadows, experiment with new and dangerous magic, become a thief in disguise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Claire discovers that \"only a queen can defeat a queen,\" she knows she must steal and reforge the ancient Crown of Arden to stand a chance against the darkness that threatens the world and her family. Because Queen Estelle d'Astora, desperate to reclaim her power, will stop at nothing to gain the support of the four guilds--even if it means killing the last unicorn. Claire will need every friend she's made to help her as the fate of Arden hangs in the balance . . . But the secrets of the unicorns are deeper than anyone could have ever imagined. Does Claire have what it takes to ignite the long-buried magic of this world and wake the fire in the stars? Or will the true salvation of Arden rest on one final and heartbreaking sacrifice?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Picking up in the midst of danger that never withdraws, this continuation dives deeper into the mysterious legends that make Arden magical.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews on SECRET IN THE STONE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fans of magic and fantasy, especially those who love Madeleine L'Engle's \u003ci\u003eA Wrinkle in Time\u003c\/i\u003e . . . [or] Neil Gaiman's \u003ci\u003eCoraline\u003c\/i\u003e, can't miss this debut.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist, starred review, on THE UNICORN QUEST\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Hand to readers who love Narnia.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal on THE UNICORN QUEST\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Rich worldbuilding and high stakes make this a quest worth taking with a protagonist who grows by facing her fears.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews on THE UNICORN QUEST\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Enter  and be transported to a lush land full of intrigue, danger, and  thrilling magic! Benko's sharp storytelling will keep readers madly  flipping the pages in this new, timeless adventure. Spectacular!” —\u003ci\u003eJennifer Lynn Alvarez, author of The Guardian Herd and Riders of the Realm series on THE UNICORN QUEST\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An  adventure-quest brimming with magic and heart. Benko reaches the child  in all of us who secretly hopes that a door is never just a door.  Mesmerizing.” —\u003ci\u003eRoshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author on THE UNICORN QUEST\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Unicorn Quest\u003c\/i\u003e draws you into a richly imagined alternate world, keeps you on edge  with clever twists and turns, then leaves you breathless as it gallops to its sensational climax!” —\u003ci\u003eBruce Coville, author of The Unicorn Chronicles series on THE UNICORN QUEST\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Filled  with wondrous surprises, fascinating magic, and appealing characters,  it hits all the right notes, and I loved every second of it!” —\u003ci\u003eSarah Beth Durst, author of JOURNEY ACROSS THE HIDDEN LANDS and THE GIRL WHO COULD NOT DREAM on THE UNICORN QUEST\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Utterly delightful! Taps into the wonderful childhood fantasy of finding a secret door to another world.” —\u003ci\u003eJessica Day George, New York Times bestselling author on THE UNICORN QUEST\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“As dazzling and richly imagined as anything I've read in years. \u003ci\u003eThe Unicorn Quest\u003c\/i\u003e promises to be a must-read.” —\u003ci\u003ePeter Lerangis, New York Times bestselling author on THE UNICORN QUEST\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781681192499\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Bloomsbury Children's Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40683363238094,"sku":"9781681192499","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_e4066777-f5be-44bc-bc5b-fa095fd749a2.jpg?v=1640149235","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781681192499","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}