{"product_id":"anya-and-the-nightingale-isbn-9780358669449","title":"Anya and the Nightingale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Sydney Taylor Award Honor Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSydney Taylor Honor winner and National Jewish Book Award finalist \u003cem\u003eAnya and the Nightingale\u003c\/em\u003e is the magical conclusion to the Anya and the Dragon duology for middle grade readers—now in paperback!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s been a year since a violent Viking terrorized the small village of Zmeyreka and Anya and her foolish friend Ivan saved a friendly dragon from being sacrificed for his magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut things still aren’t safe in the kingdom of Kievan Rus’. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter embarking on a journey to bring her papa home from war, Anya discovers a powerful forest creature terrorizing travelers. But she soon learns that he’s not the monster the kingdom should fear. There’s an even greater evil that lurks under the city. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan Anya stop the monster, save her papa, and find her way home? Or will the secrets of Kiev leave Anya and her friends trapped beneath the city forever?\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"Anya’s quest to save her father turns into an adventure that is both heartbreaking and enlightening, in this sequel to Anya and the Dragon....  A real strength is the continued growth and development of the three main characters: Anya’s PTSD and slowly growing confidence, Håkon’s struggles with his new body and need for companionship, and Ivan’s freely given heart.... A fine, maybe even better, follow-up to the original. ­Recommended for juvenile fantasy collections.\"   - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Once again, Pasternack pens a lively tale woven with magic and the Jewish faith, wherein friendships are tested both by circumstance and new romantic feelings, and threats are effectively neutralized through communication and compassion.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The characters are delightful and fully fleshed out, with believable hopes and fears. A welcome Jewish protagonist for a draconic fantasy.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Versify","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889951633637,"sku":"NP9780358669449","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780358669449.jpg?v=1730232251","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/anya-and-the-nightingale-isbn-9780358669449","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}