{"product_id":"the-mythics-1-marina-and-the-kraken-isbn-9780063058880","title":"The Mythics #1: Marina and the Kraken","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom \u003ci\u003eCase Closed\u003c\/i\u003e author Lauren Magaziner and award-winning artist Mirelle Ortega comes the first book in a new highly illustrated middle grade fantasy series. Full of action, adventure, and friendship, a team of five girls must stop a powerful villain by finding their mythical familiars.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s Pairing Day in Terrafamiliar! Marina has been waiting for this moment—anxiously—for as long as she can remember. Because today’s the day she gets to bond with her animal familiar for life, like every other ten-year-old in the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcept after the ceremony ends, Marina doesn’t have one. And she’s not alone . . . four other girls also didn’t get their animal companions. The leaders of Terrafamiliar realize something special is happening: Marina and the other four girls—Kit, Ember, Pippa, and Hailey—are called Mythics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn times of unrest, the Mythics must earn their Mythies—mythical beasts—in quests of courage. But danger lurks everywhere as there are others seeking this mysterious power. And only the Mythics can save Terrafamiliar! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFound Family:\u003c\/b\u003e Meet the Mythics! Anxious Marina, sarcastic Kit, brave Ember, dreamy Pippa, and chaotic Hailey must band together to fulfill their destiny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFriendship and Teamwork:\u003c\/b\u003e Five girls who start as strangers must learn to trust each other on a dangerous journey where working together is their only chance for survival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOvercoming Anxiety:\u003c\/b\u003e A heartfelt and relatable story for any kid who has ever felt worried, as Marina discovers that her greatest fears might just lead to her greatest strengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGirl Power Team:\u003c\/b\u003e An action-packed fantasy led by five unique and powerful girls, perfect for fans of stories about courage, friendship, and saving the world together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Chosen Ones:\u003c\/b\u003e In times of trouble, a team of heroes is called. But first, these five girls must complete dangerous quests to unlock their true power and earn their mythical familiars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR BOOK 1 IN THE CASE CLOSED SERIES: “The ‘choose your own adventure’ format adds a fun twist, offering readers different options, like whom to interview, what to examine, and which clues to follow. An entertaining romp that will appeal to fans of humorous mysteries.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The characters are real kids dealing with real worries. Carlos is so concerned about money that he takes on the near-impossible task of solving a case for his mother, but it’s this concern that makes him endearing. The various options mean the story takes on a new flavor with every reading. The puzzles are based in learning, so readers work to solve each clue before moving on to the next. Magaziner blends the fun of interactive stories with a suspenseful mystery and delightful characters.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR THE ONLY THING WORSE THAN WITCHES: “Readers will banish themselves from the ordinary world to finish this book in a flash.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The kids’ slowly forming friendship has real grace and authenticity.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This swashbuckling adventure is the perfect entry point into a new literary world.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A fun first installment in a new series that will prime readers for more.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Lauren Magaziner's \u003cem\u003eMythics \u003c\/em\u003eis exactly the kind of book I would have wanted as a kid—magical, adventurous, heartwarming, and empowering. I love each of the five heroines, and I adore this series!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTae Keller, Newbery Award Winning author of When You Trap a Tiger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Readers, prepare to embark on an exciting quest complete with daring adventures, mythical creatures, and an unstoppable group of friends! With THE MYTHICS: MARINA AND THE KRAKEN, Lauren Magaziner unleashes an epic new series about the power of friendship and finding what makes you special.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooki Vivat, New York Times bestselling author of the FRAZZLED series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Magical creatures meets the super girl squad meets awesomeness! Full of characters impossible not to love, THE MYTHICS is a witty and action-packed adventure about the power of friendship and embracing who you are.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmanda Foody, New York Times bestselling author of the WILDERLORE series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889788186853,"sku":"NP9780063058880","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063058880.jpg?v=1730231901","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-mythics-1-marina-and-the-kraken-isbn-9780063058880","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}