{"product_id":"journey-across-the-hidden-islands-isbn-9781328941657","title":"Journey Across the Hidden Islands","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA ritual journey takes on urgent significance as two princesses and their winged-lion companion travel across their island kingdom to confront a dragon in this action-filled, funny, and heartwarming middle grade fantasy from the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Girl Who Could Not Dream\u003c\/em\u003e. Now in paperback!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “An enjoyable coming-of-age fantasy-adventure that also showcases the deep bond between sisters.” —\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Engrossing.” —\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “This adventure has surprise after surprise.” —Tamora Pierce, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e best-selling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The traditional Emperor’s Journey should be uneventful. But as the princesses Seika and Ji Lin—twin sisters—travel to pay respects to their kingdom’s dragon guardian, unexpected monsters appear and tremors shake the earth. The Hidden Islands are threatened as old rituals fail. With only their strength, ingenuity, and flying lion to rely on, can the sisters find a new way to keep their people safe? | \u003cp\u003e\"The writing is accessible, and even reluctant readers will find the characters relatable and the tale engrossing.\"  —SLJ   \"The solidarity the sisters find in each other and the consistent way they choose to put the other before themselves is a refreshing feature of the story. Fans of fantasy adventures starring stalwart teams of loyal siblings will appreciate this, too.\"—Booklist   \"An enjoyable coming-of-age fantasy-adventure that also showcases the deep bond between sisters.\"—Kirkus   Praise for Sarah Beth Durst’s \u003cem\u003eThe Girl Who Could Not Dream\u003c\/em\u003e   “A fun, fast read with broad appeal.”—\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, Starred Review    “Funny, warm, and highly imaginative.”—\u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e, Starred Review   “A perfect combination of adventure, humor, and pure imagination, seasoned with a dash of creepiness!”—Jessica Day George, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of the Tuesdays at the Castle series   “Funny, scary, and endlessly inventive.”—Bruce Coville, author of \u003cem\u003eJeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890289012965,"sku":"NP9781328941657","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781328941657.jpg?v=1730232953","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/journey-across-the-hidden-islands-isbn-9781328941657","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}