{"product_id":"darkmouth-1-the-legends-begin-isbn-9780062311306","title":"Darkmouth #1: The Legends Begin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDarkmouth: The Legends Begin \u003c\/em\u003eis the first book in a spirited tween fantasy series that \u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e called “\u003cem\u003eGhostbusters\u003c\/em\u003e meets Percy Jackson as written by Terry Pratchett.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor generations, Finn’s family has protected Darkmouth from the fierce magical creatures known as Legends. Now the Legends are plotting a major attack, and it’s Finn’s turn to defend his hometown. So it’s too bad he’s the worst Legend Hunter in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe world’s unlikeliest hero is also its only hope in this middle grade series full of madcap adventure and mythological creatures—perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eHow to Train Your Dragon\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Hegarty’s debut and the first of a projected series is Ghostbusters meets Percy Jackson as written by Terry Pratchett. Finn, who wants to be a veterinarian not a Legend Hunter, is a put-upon Everykid and reluctant hero who’ll appeal to most readers. The world Hegarty imagines for him is at once frightening and funny. Readers will be hunting for the sequel in short order.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Incredible. The next big thing.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEoin Colfer, New York Times bestselling author of Artemis Fowl\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With a tone reminiscent of Terry Pratchett, Darkmouth has no shortage of off-kilter humor or imagination. Landing somewhere between the Percy Jackson series and the Edge Chronicles, this new series holds plenty of promise.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Hegarty puts a fun spin on the monster-hunting trope, creating a sympathetic, underachieving hero who nevertheless rises to the occasion. Between the entertaining premise, the tongue-in-cheek humor, and the frequent moments of excitement and action, there’s plenty to enjoy in this promising series opener.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Hegarty creates a believable setting with its own history and character, which makes for an enjoyable read. The smooth writing and brisk plot keep the narrative moving along nicely.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Hegarty’s debut and the first of a projected series is Ghostbusters meets Percy Jackson as written by Terry Pratchett. Readers will be hunting for the sequel in short order.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Finn is sharply funny and not afraid to look dumb, excellent traits in the protagonist of a new series. Ireland gets some nods in the vocabulary and setting descriptions, adding a nice bit of specificity to the fantasy locations. Fans who have finished or moved on from the How to Train Your Dragon series will find this to be a logical next step.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Finn is sharply funny and not afraid to look dumb, excellent traits in the protagonist of a new series…Fans who have finished or moved on from the How to Train Your Dragon series will find this to be a logical next step.” - \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":44888743149797,"sku":"NP9780062311306","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062311306.jpg?v=1730229743","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/darkmouth-1-the-legends-begin-isbn-9780062311306","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}