{"product_id":"the-cup-and-the-crown-isbn-9780061963216","title":"The Cup and the Crown","description":"\u003cp\u003eReaders who love the adventure in Megan Whalen Turner’s Newbery Honor novel \u003cem\u003eThe Thief\u003c\/em\u003e will be captivated by Molly’s dangerous magical quest in this thrilling sequel to Diane Stanley’s novel \u003cem\u003eThe Silver Bowl.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNight after night, Molly has visions of a beautiful goblet: one of her grandfather’s loving cups, which he filled with magic that bound people together. So it hardly surprises Molly when handsome King Alaric asks her to find a loving cup to help him win the heart of the beautiful Princess of Cortova. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Molly and her friends Winifred and Tobias journey in search of a loving cup, a mysterious raven joins their quest and appears to guide them all the way to the hidden city of Harrowsgode. There, Molly discovers secrets about her own family as well as the magic of the loving cup. But Harrowsgode is hidden for a reason, and leaving is more difficult than Molly imagined. Will she be able to escape, let alone bring a loving cup to King Alaric? \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eNight after night, Molly has visionsof a beautiful goblet: one of hergrandfather's loving cups, which hefilled with magic that bound people together.So it hardly surprises Molly when handsomeKing Alaric asks her to find a loving cupto help him win the heart of the beautifulPrincess of Cortova.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Molly and her friends Winifred andTobias journey far beyond the safe borders ofWestria, a mysterious raven appears to guidetheir quest. It leads them through the ruggednorthlands and through the mountains tothe hidden city of Harrowsgode. Molly discoversthat although it's difficult to enter thecity, it's even harder to leave. With the helpof Tobias, a rat catcher named Richard, andher clever and devoted raven, Molly gains herown freedom in a most unexpected way andchanges the city of Harrowsgode forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaster storyteller Diane Stanley returnsto the intriguing world of \u003cem\u003eThe Silver Bowl\u003c\/em\u003eto tell Molly's latest exciting adventure. \u003cem\u003eTheCup and the Crown\u003c\/em\u003e will be enjoyed by fansof Molly and by readers who are meeting thisspirited heroine for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for The Silver Bowl: “An accomplished storyteller, Stanley uses her singular gifts to craft a remarkable historical fantasy.  Combining carefully chosen details of setting with a richly realized fantasy premise, Stanley succeeds in creating a believable world large enough to accommodate not only menace and evil but also loyalty, enduring friendship, and love.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for The Silver Bowl: “Veteran Stanley concocts a delicious blend of familiar fairy-tale motifs and intriguing, well-rounded characters to create an engaging fantasy.  A most worthy and enjoyable entry in the ‘feisty female’ fantasy genre.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for The Silver Bowl: “Adventure, magic, subtle romance, betrayal, and monstrous curses take this book far beyond the typical scullery-maid-makes-good tale.  Stanley blends historical fiction and fantasy seamlessly, and her clear, rich language envelops and transports readers.  The protagonist’s no-nonsense attitude is balanced by her big heart and a sweet, sharp sense of humor, making her a heroine readers will relate to and cheer for to the satisfying end.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for The Silver Bowl: “A versatile and inventive raconteur, Stanley (Bella at Midnight) nimbly weaves intrigue and fantasy into this richly layered story set in medieval times.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for The Silver Bowl: “[T]he pacing is masterful, with new information and character development doled out in exactly the right doses, intercut with thrilling escapes and clever plots...a satisfying yarn of loyalty rewarded and mutual understanding gained.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Saving Sky: “In this provocative title, award-winning author Stanley asks young readers to consider what courage might look like in an America under psychological and physical siege.  The recognizable adult characters, from the truly good to the fearful to the insidiously evil, are drawn straight from today’s headlines, while the young people manifest a courage few can emulate.  Readers will have much to discuss . . . beautifully written.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Richly imagined and elegantly conveyed, this is a worthy successor to Molly’s star-studded debut.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It is the suspense of the plot that propels the reader through the story, but Stanley enriches that suspense with humor, strong sensory details, and an intelligent, engaging heroine.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A story to be cherished and read again and again.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The setting remains strong, and Molly and her best friend Tobias continue to be thoroughly engaging characters. An open ending promises a third volume of Molly’s adventures, which will surely delight Stanley fans.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Saving Sky: “The main characters are well rendered and likable, and, in her portrayal of the earth-centered, nurturing Brightman family, Stanley succeeds in delivering the message that hope trumps fear.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Saving Sky: “This page-turner skillfully captures the irrational fear of a public under siege while giving kids a modern-day, almost-just-like-them female hero who champions hope. 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