{"product_id":"curse-of-the-night-witch","title":"Curse of the Night Witch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIn the YA fantasy novel \"Curse of the Night Witch,\" Tor Luna is born with a leadership emblem, but he hates it and is determined to choose a different path for himself. On the annual New Year's Eve celebration, he wishes for a different power and discovers a new marking on his skin, the symbol of a curse that has shortened his lifeline. With only his village's terrifying, ancient stories as a guide, and his two friends Engle and Melda by his side, Tor must travel across unpredictable Emblem Island, filled with wicked creatures he only knows through myths, in a race against his dwindling lifeline. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 352 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 27 May 2021\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sourcebooks, Inc\u003cbr\u003e\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the #BookTok phenomenon and the author of the highly anticipated YA fantasy novel, Lightlark, comes this fast-paced series starter steeped in Colombian mythology and full of adventure. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Curse of the Night Witch is filled with fantasy, action, adventure, and an unforgettable trio of friends. A Seventeen.com Most Anticipated Book of Summer! A Zibby Owens Summer Reading Pick on Good Morning America! On Emblem Island, all are born knowing their fate. Their lifelines show the course of their life, and an emblem dictates how they will spend it. Tor Luna was born with a leadership emblem, just like his mother. But he hates his mark and is determined to choose a different path for himself. So, on the annual New Year's Eve celebration, where Emblemites throw their wishes into a bonfire in the hopes of having them granted, Tor wishes for a different power. The next morning, Tor wakes up to discover a new marking on his skin...the symbol of a curse that has shortened his lifeline, giving him only a week before an untimely death. There is only one way to break the curse, and it requires a trip to the notorious Night Witch. With only his village's terrifying, ancient stories as a guide, and his two friends Engle and Melda by his side, Tor must travel across unpredictable Emblem Island, filled with wicked creatures he only knows through myths, in a race against his dwindling lifeline. You'll love Curse of the Night Witch if you're looking for: Multicultural books for children (especially Latinx books) Stories based on fascinating mythology Your next favorite fantasy series Debut author Aster takes inspiration from Colombian folklore to craft a rousing series opener that's both fast-paced and thrilling. As her protagonists face off against a mysterious creature known as the Night Witch, they must navigate the treacherous waters of Emblem Island and uncover the secrets of its ancient mythology to save their lives and prevent the curse from destroying their world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 358g\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 140 x 212 x 27 (mm)\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781728232447\n                            \n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alex Aster","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44102583648506,"sku":"9781728232447","price":4.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/curse-of-the-night-witch","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}