{"product_id":"burn-isbn-9780062869494","title":"Burn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOn a cold Sunday evening in early 1957, Sarah Dewhurst waited with her father in the parking lot of the Chevron gas station for the dragon he’d hired to help on the farm…\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSarah Dewhurst and her father, outcasts in their little town of Frome, Washington, are forced to hire a dragon to work their farm, something only the poorest of the poor ever have to resort to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dragon, Kazimir, has more to him than meets the eye, though. Sarah can’t help but be curious about him, an animal who supposedly doesn’t have a soul but who is seemingly intent on keeping her safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the dragon knows something she doesn’t. He has arrived at the farm with a prophecy on his mind. \u003cb\u003eA prophecy that involves a deadly assassin, a cult of dragon worshippers, two FBI agents in hot pursuit—and somehow, Sarah Dewhurst herself. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSecrets and Spies:\u003c\/b\u003e In 1957 Washington, the threat isn't just atomic bombs—it's ancient magic, hidden cults, and two FBI agents who think Sarah knows more than she's telling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnlikely Allies:\u003c\/b\u003e Sarah must trust Kazimir, a mysterious blue dragon with a secret of his own, who seems to be the only one standing between her and a deadly assassin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComing of Age Story:\u003c\/b\u003e As an outcast in her own town, Sarah Dewhurst must find the strength to face a destiny she never asked for and protect the people she loves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn Unforgettable Dragon:\u003c\/b\u003e More than a beast of burden, Kazimir is intelligent, secretive, and may be the key to everything—if Sarah can figure out whose side he's truly on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e Ness has never been afraid to push boundaries when it comes to genre exploration, but this is a truly magnificent piece of fiction.... The concept is striking, the characters compelling, and the story enthralling. Even for Ness, this is a singular effort.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The densely layered, expertly paced plot builds and twists while revealing an alternate universe that cunningly echoes our world and its history.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Ness’s engrossing historical-fantasy adventure is at once accessible and complex, tackling both human issues—racism...war, religion—and grand fantasy action with skill.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Exciting, nonstop action and gloriously varied twists in the narrative will keep readers guessing all the way through to the breathless ending.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A wild ride of fanaticism, redemption, assasins and dragon-worshippers. Mind-bending in the best possible way.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Observer (London)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Ness brings together history, fantasy, and science fiction in one masterful stroke, interweaving the tropes of each genre to create a unique blend that offers readers an unpredictable but impeccably paced mind trip.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This fast-paced narrative has elements of alternate history, fantasy, multiverse, and apocalyptic literature. The many plot twists and multiple perspectives create an intensity that makes this a page-turner...A gripping, powerful novel of courage and resilience.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Ness brilliantly juggles these multi-layered themes and twisting plot lines while creating a world where dragons are as richly imagined as humans and engage our emotions just as forcefully. He is a remarkable talent.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Mail (UK)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quill Tree Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888971739365,"sku":"NP9780062869494","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062869494.jpg?v=1730230211","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/burn-isbn-9780062869494","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}