{"product_id":"shadow-school-1-archimancy-isbn-9780062838285","title":"Shadow School #1: Archimancy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the acclaimed author of \u003cem\u003eNightbooks\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Thickety\u003c\/em\u003e comes a spooky series, perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman, Adam Gidwitz, and \u003cem\u003eStranger Things\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCordelia Liu knew Shadow School was going to be different. Still, she didn’t expect the school grounds to be filled with ghosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCordelia soon realizes she’s not the only one who can see the ghosts; her new friend Benji can too. Together with super-smart Agnes, the trio are determined to find out why the ghosts are there, and whether there’s a way to set them free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the school was created with more sinister intentions, and someone is willing to go to extreme lengths to ensure that the ghosts remain trapped forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck out the book that \u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e called a “delightful blend of friendship, suspense, and spectral sightings [that] belongs on most shelves!”\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“The twisted plot is perfectly matched by the twisted atmosphere. . . . Spine-tingling.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Just the right balance of humor, mystery, and scariness for a preteen audience. A fun addition to the growing genre of scary books for middle graders; readers will be eager to see more of this smart and spunky trio in further spooky adventures.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The preteens’ friendship is realistic and appealing. The suspense is engaging and consistent throughout, and there’s a perfect mix of scares and mystery that will entice even the most fainthearted of readers. VERDICT This delightful blend of friendship, suspense, and spectral sightings belongs on most shelves.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The story balances the spookier elements with the humorous and\/or difficult going-ons of middle school. Heart and humor elevate the formulaic tropes, making this as easy quick pick for a just creepy enough read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“White opens the Shadow School trilogy with a well-paced thriller of a new-kid-at-school narrative. Tension builds to a crescendo when an overnight rescue attempt goes awry, and the ending promises more adventures to come for Cordelia and her friends.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eNightbooks: “\u003c\/em\u003eFans of gloomy fare such as Lemony Snicket, Adam Gidwitz, or Neil Gaiman will find an equally twisting and terrifying tale here.”    - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Despite the dark premise, the narrative never crosses the line into horror, making it a safe bet for younger readers.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A thrilling tale of magic that is just scary enough.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for the Thickety series: “Darkly bewitching. Readers will devour each twist and turn of the plot, right up to the startling conclusion.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888946901221,"sku":"NP9780062838285","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062838285.jpg?v=1730230161","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/shadow-school-1-archimancy-isbn-9780062838285","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}