{"product_id":"the-gryphons-lair-isbn-9780735265387","title":"The Gryphon's Lair","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe exciting second book in the fantastical series for ages 10-14 by \u003ci\u003eNYT\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author, Kelley Armstrong.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRowan is now the Royal Monster Hunter, and her twin brother, Rhydd, is destined to be king. But her mother's cousin Heward is still determined that his children be the ones to inherit the titles, and will stop at nothing to show that Rowan and Rhydd are too immature to properly lead. After the gryphon that Rowan captured in Book One gives birth but then dies, Rowan is left with a baby gryphon she knows she cannot keep. And it grows faster than anyone can imagine . . .\u003cbr\u003e     In order to save face after an accident involving the troublesome gryphon, Rowan, with the help of her friends Dain and Alianor, along with an entourage of monstrous companions, must make a journey to the mountains to release the gryphon back into the wild. What starts off as a simple enough task soon becomes a dangerous quest, as the group encounters numerous rare and deadly monsters along the way, including wyverns and ceffyl-dwrs. Nothing is easy when you're a \"monster magnet\" like Rowan. \u003cbr\u003e    Can she prove herself worthy of the title of Royal Monster Hunter? Find out in this exciting second book in the Royal Guide to Monster Slaying series!\u003cb\u003eOne of CCBC’s Best Books for Kids and Teens Fall 2020\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of the Ontario Library Association's 2020 Best Bets selection (Honourable Mention, Junior Fiction category)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003ci\u003eThe Gryphon's Lair\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Remarkably well-crafted, \u003ci\u003eThe Gryphon's Lair \u003c\/i\u003eis a memorable thrill filled with tough choices, hard-fought battles and unforgettable lessons.\" \u003cb\u003e--STARRED REVIEW,\u003ci\u003e Shelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A fun and fiery follow-up.\" \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"An enjoyable follow-up to its rollicking predecessor.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Gryphon’s Lair\u003c\/i\u003e is an entertaining novel that speaks to today’s awareness of social difference and ecological protection.” \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighly recommended, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCM Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eKELLEY ARMSTRONG \u003c\/b\u003eis the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author of three trilogies for teens: the Darkest Powers; Darkness Rising and Age of Legends, as well as several thriller and fantasy series for adults and three YA thrillers (\u003ci\u003eThe Masked Truth\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMissing\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAftermath\u003c\/i\u003e). She is also the co-author (with Melissa Marr) of the Blackwell Pages series, a middle-grade fantasy series based on Norse gods. \u003ci\u003eThe Masked Truth\u003c\/i\u003e received a starred review from \u003ci\u003ePW\u003c\/i\u003e (\"overflowing with twists\"), while \u003ci\u003eMissing\u003c\/i\u003e received a starred review from \u003ci\u003eVOYA \u003c\/i\u003e(\"a compelling thriller that keeps the reader hooked until the end\"). Visit Kelley online at kelleyarmstrong.com","brand":"Puffin Canada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304135315685,"sku":"NP9780735265387","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780735265387.jpg?v=1767739680","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-gryphons-lair-isbn-9780735265387","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}