{"product_id":"a-sliver-of-stardust-isbn-9780062291561","title":"A Sliver of Stardust","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom Marissa Burt, author of Storybound, comes a richly imagined middle grade fantasy. Full of magic and mystery, A Sliver of Stardust is the perfect adventure for fans of A Wrinkle in Time or The Emerald Atlas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWren Matthews thought she’d outgrown nursery rhymes a long time ago. But that was before she knew that songs of twinkling little stars and four-and-twenty blackbirds were the key to an ancient, hidden magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWren’s discovery catapults her into a world of buried secrets, strange dreams, and a mountain fortress under an aurora-filled sky. But just as she starts to master her unique abilities, her new world begins to crumble around her . . . and only she can save it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Secret Society of Fiddlers:\u003c\/b\u003e Discover an ancient order of magic-wielders who have lived hidden among us for centuries, protecting the world’s most powerful secrets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRivals to Friends:\u003c\/b\u003e Wren thought her biggest challenge was her academic rival, Simon. Now they are fellow apprentices who must learn to trust each other to survive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHidden Magic:\u003c\/b\u003e Enter a world of stardust, magical falcons, and powerful spells woven from the very nursery rhymes you thought you knew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn Epic Fantasy Adventure:\u003c\/b\u003e From a Science Olympiad to a crumbling mountain fortress, join Wren on a quest to master her powers and save a world she’s just discovered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR STORY’S END:  “Hits the ground running. There are a lot of compelling plotlines, and the book ends with an all-out bang.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR STORYBOUND: “An appealing fantasy. Strong writing and interesting characters make Una’s journey enjoyable, and the overall result will have readers on the lookout for the planned sequel.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A richly imagined world. Readers will enjoy the mind-bending fun of puzzling together small details.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Readers who love fantasy may see an opportunity to snuggle up with a cup of cocoa and unravel the plot, which twists and turns in on itself, with happy surprises.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With its unique twist (her roommate, for example, is a snooty Snow White), Una’s adventures should charm those who enjoy fairy-tale reboots, and the cliff-hanger ending could ensure demand for a sequel.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Burt employs highly descriptive world building and plenty of action.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888201232613,"sku":"NP9780062291561","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062291561.jpg?v=1730228394","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/a-sliver-of-stardust-isbn-9780062291561","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}