{"product_id":"seraphina-isbn-9780375866227","title":"Seraphina","description":"\u003cb\u003eLyrical,   imaginative, and wholly original, this \u003ci\u003eNew   York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller with 8 starred reviews is not to be missed.    Rachel Hartman’s award-winning debut will have you looking at dragons as   you’ve never imagined them before…\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Seraphina is a   half-dragon, descended from a dragon mother who took human form and a father   who has no particular fondness for Seraphina’s kind.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Not that anyone else   does either. Hers is a world where dragons and humans live and work side by   side—but below the surface, tensions and hostilities are on the rise. Seraphina   guards her true self with all of her being, but when a member of the royal   family is brutally murdered, she’s suddenly thrust into the spotlight, drawn   into the investigation alongside the dangerously perceptive Prince Lucian.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e As the two uncover a   sinister plot to destroy the wavering peace of the kingdom, Seraphina’s   struggle to protect her secret becomes increasingly difficult . . . and its   discovery could mean her very life.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"Will appeal to   both fans of Christopher Paolini’s Eragon series and Robin McKinley’s \u003ci\u003eThe Hero and the Crown\u003c\/i\u003e.\"—\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “[A] lush, intricately plotted fantasy.”—\u003ci\u003eThe   Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Beautifully written. Some of the most interesting dragons I've   read.\"—Christopher Paolini, \u003ci\u003eNew   York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eEragon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Meet Seraphina’s sister, Tess, in Rachel Hartman’s brand new fantasy adventure, \u003ci\u003eTess of the Road\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cb\u003eA New York Times   Bestseller\u003cbr\u003eAn Indie Bestseller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e Winner of the   William C. Morris YA Debut Award\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e An Amazon Top 20 Teen Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e A Library Journal Best Young Adult Literature for Adults Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e A Booklist Editors' Choice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e An ABA Top 10 Kids' Indie Next List Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e An ABC New Voices Pick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e Nominated for the Andre Norton Award for Young Adult Science Fiction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e Winner of the Cybil Award for Teen Fantasy and Science Fiction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e A Publishers Weekly Flying Start Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e An ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e An ALA-YALSA Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e A YALSA Teens Top Ten Nominee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"An impressive debut novel; I can't wait to see what Rachel Hartman   writes next.\"—Christopher Paolini, \u003ci\u003eNew   York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eEragon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A book worth hoarding, as glittering and silver-bright as dragon   scales, with a heroine who insists on carving herself a place in your   mind.\"—Naomi Novik, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eUprooted\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Seraphina is strong, complex, talented—she makes mistakes and struggles   to trust, with good reason, and she fights to survive in a world that would   tear her apart. I love this book!\"—Tamora Pierce, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"A wonderful   mix of thrilling story, fascinating characters, and unique dragonlore. I   loved being in Seraphina's world!\"—Alison Goodman, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of Eon and Eona\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"Rachel   Hartman's rich invention never fails to impress--and to convince. It's smart   and funny and original, and has characters I will follow to the ends of the   earth.\"—Ellen Kushner, World Fantasy Award-winning author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Full of grace and gravitas.”\u003ci\u003e—The   Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Refreshing.\"—\u003ci\u003eEntertainment   Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Seraphina makes dragons fascinating once   again.\"—io9.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Head and talons   above the rest.\"— \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e,   Starred Review\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"[A] complex,   intrigue-laden fantasy.\"—\u003ci\u003ePublishers   Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e,  Starred Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Captivating.” —\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e,   Starred Review\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"Uncommonly   good fantasy.\"—B\u003ci\u003eooklist\u003c\/i\u003e,   Starred Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “An outstanding debut from author-to-watch Hartman.”— \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"Readers will   want to plan to return to this richly developed world to see where this intricate   fantasy goes next.\"—\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin   of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"Fans of   fantasy will devour this book.\"—\u003ci\u003eVoice   of Youth Advocates\u003c\/i\u003e, Starried Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Hartman creates a rich story layered with intriguing characters and descriptive settings.”—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred ReviewAs a child, RACHEL HARTMAN played cello, lip-synched Mozart operas with her sisters, and fostered the deep love of music that inspired much of her award-winning debut novel, \u003ci\u003eSeraphina\u003c\/i\u003e. Born in Kentucky, Rachel has lived in Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Louis, England, and Japan. She now lives with her family in Vancouver, Canada.  A \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller, \u003ci\u003eSeraphina\u003c\/i\u003e won the William C. Morris Award, received eight starred reviews and was named to multiple “best of” lists. To learn more, please visit SeraphinaBooks.com or RachelHartmanbooks.com.\"He was going to kill you,\" I said, my chin quivering.  \"I had to do something.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDamn propriety.  Forgive me, St. Clare.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI stepped forward and took him in my arms.  He was exactly my height, which surprised me; my awe of him had made him seem taller.  He emitted a whimper of protest, or maybe surprise, but wrapped his arms around me and buried his face in my hair, half weeping, half scolding me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Life is so short,\" I said, not sure why I was saying it, not even sure if that was really true for someone like me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe were still standing there, clinging to each other, our feet ice-cold in the snow, when Orma landed on the next hilltop, followed closely by Basind.  Kiggs lifted his head and stared at them, big-eyed.  My heart fell.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI'd told him I had no devices.  I'd lied right to the prince's face, and here was the proof: the dragon I'd called, and his dimwitted sidekick.","brand":"Ember","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305146437861,"sku":"NP9780375866227","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780375866227.jpg?v=1767736361","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/seraphina-isbn-9780375866227","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}