{"product_id":"shadowshaper-legacy-the-shadowshaper-cypher-book-3-isbn-9780545953009","title":"Shadowshaper Legacy (The Shadowshaper Cypher, Book 3)","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe epic conclusion to the acclaimed Shadowshaper Cypher series!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA house divided\u003c\/b\u003eSierra and the shadowshapers have been split apart. Juan, Anthony, and Izzy are in jail, anxiously waiting to find out what will become of them. Back in Brooklyn, the other shadowshapers have been getting threatening messages from whisper wraiths, catching strangely shaped figures stalking them, and fending off random spirits. A war is brewing among the houses, and the very magic of the shadowshapers is at stake.\u003cb\u003eThe fate of the worlds\u003c\/b\u003eSierra is determined to protect her own in the coming conflict, even if that means keeping secrets from them. But a deal with Death by one of Sierra's ancestors has far-reaching consequences in the battles of the present, and as old fates tangle with new powers, Sierra will have to harness the Deck of Worlds and confront her family's past if she has any hope of saving the future and everyone she loves. Only doing so will mean following the magic to places the shadowshapers have never gone before . . . and may never return from.New York Times bestselling author Daniel José Older spins a masterful conclusion to his evocative and captivating Shadowshaper Cypher series in a finale of searing rebellion, the power of fate, and a magic unlike anything you've ever imagined. | \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eShadowshaper\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNamed one of the \"100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time\" by \u003ci\u003eTIME\u003c\/i\u003e magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Top Ten YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Top Ten ALA Quick Pick\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Kirkus Prize Finalist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn Andre Award Nominee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA New York Times Notable Children's Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn NPR Best Book of the Year\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In the best urban fantasy, the city is not just a backdrop, but functions as a character in its own right . . . That is certainly true in Daniel José Older's magnificent \u003ci\u003eShadowshaper\u003c\/i\u003e, which gives us a Brooklyn that is vital, authentic, and under attack . . . Older is able to infuse \u003ci\u003eShadowshaper\u003c\/i\u003e with the spirit of Brooklyn in the summer, where the possibility of magic hangs shimmering in the air. This is a world that readers cannot help wanting to live in and, as with all great urban fantasies, harboring a suspicion that perhaps we already do.\" -- Holly Black, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Coldest Girl in Coldtown\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Iron Trial\u003c\/i\u003e, in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The strength of Older's tale is in his meticulous attention to the details of the life of a brown-skinned, natural-haired Puerto Rican teenage girl. Older's storytelling is rich enough to warrant such treatment, because this is a world that will stay with readers long after the last page.\" -- \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Older's book is a first-rate example of how representation, diversity and themes of social justice and identity can be skillfully woven into a narrative -- not so that they disappear, but so that the story pivots on them in a way that is authentic, exciting, and ultimately satisfying.\" -- Cory Doctorow, \u003ci\u003eBoing Boing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eShadowshaper\u003c\/i\u003e may be a page-turner, but it's also an allegory that touches on timely issues like gentrification, cultural appropriation, sexism and colorism without feeling pedantic. Combining that social commentary with magic, humor, PG-13 romance, Puerto Rican culture, a reverence for creative work and Older's keen ear for the way teens speak, it's as profound a representation as you could want of a young person's New York City in the 21st century.\" -- \u003ci\u003eTIME\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"Warm, strong, vernacular, dynamic -- a must.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"Excellent diverse genre fiction in an appealing package.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"What makes Older's story exceptional is the way Sierra belongs in her world, grounded in family, friends, and an awareness of both history and change.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"Smart writing with a powerful message that never overwhelms the terrific storytelling.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eShadowhouse Fall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Locus Award Finalist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Older takes the idea of fantasy as metaphor and smashes it to bits, bringing us to a Brooklyn steeped in magic that feels utterly real and punch-to-the-gut perilous. A powerful adventure that blurs the line between the real and the imagined in daring, breathtaking ways, \u003ci\u003eShadowhouse Fall\u003c\/i\u003e is not only a thrilling hero's journey, but a magical revolution on the page.\" -- Leigh Bardugo, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSix of Crows \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eCrooked Kingdom\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Brilliant . . . A novel about Brooklyn, love, spirituality, family and something else. Something I can't even explain but am enthralled by and want more of. This is the beauty and magic of Older's writing -- he leaves us openmouthed and speechless, asking 'What just happened to me?!' Loved this book.\" -- Jacqueline Woodson, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eAnother Brooklyn\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBrown Girl Dreaming\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eShadowhouse Fall \u003c\/i\u003eflips and reshuffles principles of light and darkness in stunning revelation after revelation. Older's vivid ink and prose deftly obliterates any bounds between a tangible and a supernatural Brooklyn. I am still under its spell.\" -- Rita Williams-Garcia, three-time Coretta Scott King Author Award-winner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Older is a brilliant storyteller, and with sharp, smart, and hilarious dialogue and prose Shadowhouse Fall is a fresh, enthralling speculative novel for readers of all ages.\" -- Bredan Kiely, award-winning coauthor of\u003ci\u003e All American Boys\u003c\/i\u003e and critically acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003eTradition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I turned pages so quickly I got paper cuts.\" -- NPR\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Older knows that today's young people are just as magical as his characters.\" -- \u003ci\u003eTeen Vogue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"Older paints a compelling picture of contemporary life for black and brown teens in cities: Afro-Latinx Sierra and her friends deal with police harassment and brutality, both on the streets of Bed-Stuy and at school, themes that feel especially timely and relevant . . . Older excels at crafting teen dialogue that feels authentic, and props to everyone involved for not othering the Spanish language. This second volume features a tighter plot and smoother pacing than the first, and the ending will leave readers eagerly awaiting the further adventures of Sierra and her friends. Lit.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"With the same keen eye for the power of art and a sly commentary on the insidious nature of racism and white supremacy -- as well as a deft handle on zippy teenage banter and cinematic pacing -- Older delivers a fantastic follow-up to his best-selling \u003ci\u003eShadowshaper\u003c\/i\u003e (2015), which not only intensifies the stakes of the first book but expands the scope of his well-wrought, vivid world building... The expanding cast of well-rounded characters, clearly choreographed action, and foreshadowing of installments to come will have fantasy fans eagerly awaiting more of this dynamic, smart series.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist,\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \"Exciting . . . Older has upped the ante with this second installment.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A stunning sequel that will leave fans clamoring for book three.\" -- \u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | Daniel José Older has always loved monsters, whether historical, prehistorical, or imaginary. His debut series for young adults, the Shadowshaper Cypher, has earned starred reviews, the International Latino Book Award, and New York Times Notable Book and NPR Best Book of the Year picks, among other accolades. His debut middle-grade series, Dactyl Hill Squad, was named to the New York Times Notable Book list and to the NPR and Washington Post Best Book of the Year lists, among others. He has worked as a bike messenger, a waiter, and a teacher, and was a New York City paramedic for ten years. Daniel splits his time between Brooklyn and New Orleans.","brand":"Scholastic Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46551726620901,"sku":"NP9780545953009","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/a50010a1-c0f4-47bf-82bd-aa4001618afd.jpg?v=1765394583","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/shadowshaper-legacy-the-shadowshaper-cypher-book-3-isbn-9780545953009","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}