{"product_id":"summerkin-isbn-9780061921087","title":"Summerkin","description":"\u003cp\u003eSarah Prineas combines lore from a variety of cultures, a brave and resourceful young heroine, and a richly detailed magical world into a story that will delight middle-grade fans of Diana Wynne Jones and Rick Riordan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Summerkin, the sequel to Sarah Prineas's fantasy-adventure Winterling, Fer now the rules the magical realm as Lady of the Summerlands. Although Fer defeated Mór, the dark queen who terrorized the magical beings of the world, there are those who do not trust her. To prove herself, Fer, aided by her deep connection to the natural world and her healing arts, must enter a grueling contest. If she loses, she will be banned from the realm and all those she has come to love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition features an Extras section with a character interview, a fun quiz, and a sneak peek at the third book in the series, Moonkind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe defeated one queen. But can she win a crown and the trust of her people—including her trickster best friend?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Royal Contest:\u003c\/b\u003e To secure her place as Lady, Fer must enter a dangerous competition against ruthless rivals. Losing means being exiled from the Summerlands forever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Trickster Best Friend:\u003c\/b\u003e Her closest ally is Rook, a puck who can shift into a dog or a horse. But as a natural-born trickster, his friendship is as unpredictable as his shapeshifting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMagic Rooted in Nature:\u003c\/b\u003e Fer’s power comes from her deep connection to the Summerlands, from healing herbs to commanding the very roots of the forest to fight for her.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Portal to a Magical World:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for middle grade readers who love discovering secret worlds, this fantasy series continues an unforgettable journey between our world and the realm of the Summerlands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003eTo Gwynnefar of the Summerlands, greetings from the High Ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have received word that you defeated the Mór, who was your mother the Lady Laurelin's betrayer and who stained the land with blood, and that you have cleansed the land of this stain. We have been told, too, that your father was one Owen, a human man.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter freeing her kin from the wicked false ruler, Fer is now the rightful Lady of the Summerlands. Yet her people don't know what to make of their new Lady's strange ways, and neither do the High Ones, the rulers of the magical realm, for Fer is an outsider—half human. To prove herself worthy of the Summerlands crown, Fer is summoned to compete in an epic contest where her strengths and skills will be tested and her loyalties challenged. Can she trust Rook, the puck she calls friend? Can she trust herself? If Fer fails, she will lose her land and the Way will be closed to her forever.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for WINTERLING:  “Quiet, wintry magic pairs with rich pagan lore to create a stunning backdrop to a coming-of-age tale featuring a plucky protagonist. An appealing choice. ” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The prose is lush and sensuous, evoking the sounds and tastes of the natural world.  Readers will find refreshment in a tale as muted and miraculous as the return of spring.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Simmering magic and enchanting adventure. A mischievous delight!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIngrid Law, New York Times bestselling author of SAVVY and SCUMBLE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A wonderful, imaginative alternate world.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKristin Cashore, New York Times bestselling author of Gracling and Fire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis solid sequel will please fans of the first and, once again, they’ll root for the strong female character - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888646942949,"sku":"NP9780061921087","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780061921087.jpg?v=1730229522","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/summerkin-isbn-9780061921087","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}