{"product_id":"the-theft-of-sunlight-isbn-9780062835758","title":"The Theft of Sunlight","description":"\u003cp\u003e“A vivid masterpiece.”  — Nadine Brandes, author of \u003cem\u003eRomanov \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eFawkes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A beautifully written, fantastical page-turner.”  — \u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Deeply engaging and piercing. An illustration that courage and strength can be found in unexpected places and in unexpected people.\"  — Nafiza Azad, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Candle and the Flame\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Cruel Prince \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eSorcery of Thorns\u003c\/em\u003e, this exhilarating, page-turning fantasy will pull readers into a lush and stunning world where nothing—and no one—can be trusted.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI did not choose this fate. But I will not walk away from it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren have been disappearing from across Menaiya for longer than Amraeya ni Ansarim can remember. When her friend’s sister is snatched, Rae knows she can’t look away any longer—even if that means seeking answers from the royal court, where her country upbringing and clubfoot will only invite ridicule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYet the court holds its share of surprises. There she discovers an ally in the foreign princess, who recruits her as an attendant. Armed with the princess’s support, Rae seeks answers in the dark city streets, finding unexpected help in a rough-around-the-edges street thief with secrets of his own. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut treachery runs deep, and the more Rae uncovers, the more she endangers the kingdom itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for Intisar Khanani’s \u003c\/u\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003eThorn\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cu\u003e:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Set in a dark and dangerous world. Well-written and dramatically told, teens will find much to love in a novel in which the princess grows to become a force to be reckoned with.” —\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003estarred review\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Khanani beautifully crafts Alyrra’s quiet but clear journey of self-definition.\" —\u003cem\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003estarred review\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for Intisar Khanani’s THORN:       “Set in a dark and dangerous world…well-written and dramatically told, teens will find much to love in a novel in which the princess grows to become a force to be reckoned with.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Khanani beautifully crafts Alyrra’s quiet but clear journey of self-definition… [\u003cem\u003eThorn\u003c\/em\u003e] is sure to appeal to fans of Carson’s \u003cem\u003eThe Girl of Fire and Thorns\u003c\/em\u003e and Ahdieh’s \u003cem\u003eThe Wrath and the Dawn.\u003c\/em\u003e” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Immersive and captivating…[will] draw in fans of fantasy and slow-burn romance.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThorn\u003c\/em\u003e is a lovely atmospheric fairytale fantasy about a girl and her found family. I loved it!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGail Carriger, New York Times-bestselling author of the Parasol Protectorate and Finishing School series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A quietly profound and beautiful fairytale retelling that I'll be recommending for years.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eS. A. Chakraborty, author of City of Brass\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Lush and vividly imagined, THORN takes a folktale we \u003cem\u003ethink\u003c\/em\u003e we know and turns it into something new: a story of and for our time, with lessons that will remain with readers long after they have finished the last, glorious pages.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eG. 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This is the kind of book that digs under your skin and makes a home, demanding reflection and frequent re-reads.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTracy Banghart, author of Grace and Fury\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A vivid retelling of a classic tale, full of love, justice, and empathy.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmily B Martin, author of the Creatures of Light series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Deeply engaging and piercing. An illustration that courage and strength can be found in unexpected places and in unexpected people. Amraeya’s refusal to give up even when all the odds are stacked against her will inspire many, many readers.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNafiza Azad, author of The Candle and the Flame\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Khanani deftly navigates heavy themes while spinning an investigative tale packed with action, excellent banter, and court intrigue.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSarah Henning, author of THE PRINCESS WILL SAVE YOU and the SEA WITCH duology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A vivid masterpiece with some chilling parallels to the unseen battles fought in our present day and a striking heroine who has a fierce passion for justice.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNadine Brandes, author of ROMANOV and FAWKES\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Political intrigue, child slavery, societal inequities, and physical infirmities are all explored in this quick-paced read by the author of \u003cem\u003eThorn\u003c\/em\u003e.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889784189157,"sku":"NP9780062835758","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062835758.jpg?v=1730231893","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-theft-of-sunlight-isbn-9780062835758","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}