{"product_id":"the-vermilion-emporium-isbn-9781682636251","title":"The Vermilion Emporium","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe heart-wrenching story of \u003ci\u003eThe Radium Girls\u003c\/i\u003e meets the enchanting world of \u003ci\u003eHowl’s Moving Castle\u003c\/i\u003e, when two misfits discover the deadly secret to making starlight lace inside of a magical curiosity shop.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was a day for finding things… \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the morning Twain, a lonely boy with a knack for danger, discovers a strand of starlight on the cliffs outside of Severon, a mysterious curiosity shop appears in town. Meanwhile, Quinta, the ordinary daughter of an extraordinary circus performer, chases rumors of the shop, The Vermilion Emporium, desperate for a way to live up to her mother’s magical legacy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Quinta meets Twain outside of the Emporium, two things happen: One, Quinta is sure she’s infatuated with this starlight boy, who uses his charm to hide his scars. Two, they enter store and discover a book that teaches them how to turn the starlight thread into lace. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lace catches the eye of a wealthy patron, who would pay handsomely for a dress woven from the material. But to accept the commission, Quinta and Twain would need more thread, and the secret to starlight’s origins is said to have disappeared over a century ago. While searching the Emporium for answers, Quinta and Twain learn that the secret may actually have been destroyed. And likely, for good reason. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA powerful adventure set in a whimsically magical world. Jamie Pacton’s fantasy debut is the story of timeless love and deadly consequences.★  \"[A] unique examination of class inequality and exploitation set against a provocative landscape. . . . The protagonists’ easy, undeniable chemistry, the shop’s fanciful impossibilities, and the heartbreaking price exacted by the starlight offer romance, whimsy, and introspection via a hauntingly romantic fantasy adventure.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekl,y \u003c\/i\u003eStarred Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e ★ \"A fantasy novel clothed in romance and adventure, \u003ci\u003eThe Vermilion Emporium \u003c\/i\u003eweaves together themes of loyalty and destiny, delivering a heartfelt and dazzling triumph.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Foreword Reviews, \u003c\/i\u003eStarred Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\"Come for the steampunk vibes and Pacton’s lavish imagery, but stay for her thoughtful commentary on social class, technology and power.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—BookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"For teens who relish a heavy dose of darkness in their cozies. \"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A feast for the senses . . . .\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Pacton has delivered a satisfying YA fantasy debut.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—School Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Packed with fantastical adventures, heartfelt whimsy, and delightful characters, \u003ci\u003eThe Vermillion Emporium \u003c\/i\u003eis as luminous as starlight lace itself. Jamie Pacton will make you believe there is magic to be found around every corner.\"\u003cb\u003e —Allison Saft, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eA Far Wilder Magic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\"Whimsical, poignant, and enchanting, \u003ci\u003eThe Vermilion Emporium \u003c\/i\u003edeftly weaves magic, romance, and loss into a story that lingers with the reader like starlight.\" \u003cb\u003e—Margaret Owen, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Merciful Crow \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eLittle Thieves\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Pacton’s enchanting fantasy sweeps you into a world of starlight and moon shadows and holds you spellbound long after the final page.\" \u003cb\u003e—Roselle Lim, author of \u003ci\u003eNatalie Tan’s Book of Luck and Fortune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eJamie Pacton is an author, teacher, mom, and inclusive feminist. She grew up minutes away from the National Storytelling Center in the mountains of East Tennessee, and she currently lives in rural Wisconsin with her husband, their two kids, and a dog named Lego.\u003ci\u003e The Life and (Medieval) Times of Kit Sweetly\u003c\/i\u003e is her Young Adult debut and her sophomore novel,\u003ci\u003e Lucky Girl\u003c\/i\u003e, released from Page Street in May 2021.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders who love the whimsical and charming world of \u003ci\u003eHowl’s Moving Castle \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of the lush, decedent prose in \u003ci\u003eThe Night Circus\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCaraval \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYA romance readers, and anyone who believes in soul mates \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of historically-inspired, feminist YA fantasy like \u003ci\u003eSerpent \u0026amp; Dove\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders who were horrified by the atrocities faced by the Radium Girls \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Peachtree Teen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302468440293,"sku":"NP9781682636251","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781682636251.jpg?v=1767742050","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-vermilion-emporium-isbn-9781682636251","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}