{"title":"Casey Scieszka","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by the talented Casey Scieszka, an emerging voice in the realm of Sci-Fi and Fantasy literature. Casey's storytelling prowess is on full display in works such as \u003cem\u003eThe Fountain: A Novel\u003c\/em\u003e, which captivates readers with its unique blend of imaginative worlds and compelling narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCasey Scieszka's books are known for their intricate plots and rich character development, transporting readers to distant worlds and fantastical landscapes. With an eye for detail and a knack for weaving memorable tales, Casey invites readers to explore themes of adventure, identity, and the limitless boundaries of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a longtime fan of Sci-Fi \u0026amp; Fantasy or new to the genre, Casey Scieszka's works offer an enticing escape into the extraordinary. Discover a universe where imagination knows no bounds and dive into stories that will leave you pondering long after the final page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-fountain-a-novel-by-casey-scieszka-9780063514201","title":"The Fountain: A Novel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Casey Scieszka’s debut novel is absolutely delicious, like \u003cem\u003eTuck Everlasting\u003c\/em\u003e for grown-ups. The premise is so good—an immortal woman’s search for the fountain of youth—that the writing, crisp and funny, feels like an extra treat. An excellent debut.”—Emma Straub, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThis Time Tomorrow\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA propulsive and deeply moving novel about eternity and mortality that asks what it would mean to live forever.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVera Van Valkenburgh hasn’t been home in one hundred and eighty-eight years. But now Vera, forever twenty-six and able to heal from any wound, has returned to the Catskills. Whatever made her family immortal happened here, and if she can uncover it, maybe she can reverse it. After nearly two centuries—an endless sequence of unnoticed, meaningless lives and a soul-shaking incident in the desert—she longs to be released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePosing as a newly arrived forest ranger, she quickly blends into the upstate community and learns of something curious and disturbing. A mysterious, well-funded company is snapping up local property, no matter how high the asking price. But when her brother, a fellow immortal, shows up, accompanied by a woman whose face is incredibly familiar to Vera, the purpose for her return gets clouded and Vera is in a race against time to find out what has caused her condition before someone else does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending the spectacular with the everyday in a tale filled with humour and warmth, \u003cem\u003eThe Fountain\u003c\/em\u003e explores what gives life meaning and how our understandings of our histories shape—and cage—us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47306964893932,"sku":"9780063514201","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780063514201.jpg?v=1771072754"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/casey-scieszka.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}