{"product_id":"jepp-who-defied-the-stars-isbn-9781423137863","title":"Jepp, Who Defied the Stars","description":"Fate: \u003cbr\u003e Is it written in the stars from the moment we are born? \u003cbr\u003e Or is it a bendable thing that we can shape with our own hands? \u003cbr\u003e Jepp of Astraveld needs to know. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e He left his countryside home on the empty promise of a stranger, only to become a captive in a luxurious prison: Coudenberg Palace, the royal court of the Spanish Infanta. Nobody warned Jepp that as a court dwarf, daily injustices would become his seemingly unshakable fate. If the humiliations were his alone, perhaps he could endure them; but it breaks Jepp's heart to see his friend Lia suffer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e After Jepp and Lia attempt a daring escape from the palace, Jepp is imprisoned again, alone in a cage. Now, spirited across Europe in a kidnapper's carriage, Jepp fears where his unfortunate stars may lead him. But he can't even begin to imagine the brilliant and eccentric new master-a man devoted to uncovering the secrets of the stars-who awaits him. Or the girl who will help him mend his heart and unearth the long-buried secrets of his past.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Masterfully written, grippingly paced, and inspired by real historical characters, \u003ci\u003eJepp, Who Defied the Stars \u003c\/i\u003eis the tale of an extraordinary hero and his inspiring quest to become the master of his own destiny.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"This highly unusual story about a highly unusual hero will also feel like \u003ci\u003eyour \u003c\/i\u003estory. Few of us are imprisoned dwarfs, but all of us want to guide our own lives.\" -- Jonathan Safran Foer, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebest-selling author of \u003ci\u003eExtremely Loud and Incredibly Close\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Rich, absorbing storytelling-a terrific read in every way.\" -- Nancy Werlin, National Book Award Finalist and author of \u003ci\u003eImpossible\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Delightful characters, unique setting, and lovely prose. This is historical fiction at its best!\" -- Ruta Sepetys, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebest-selling author of \u003ci\u003eBetween Shades of Gray\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e Notable Children's Books of 2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e Best Children's Books of 2012","brand":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44894120575205,"sku":"NP9781423137863","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/O_56ffc57d-077d-4241-ab3c-a5a4be7f0696.jpg?v=1773103086","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/jepp-who-defied-the-stars-isbn-9781423137863","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}