{"title":"E Manawari","description":"\u003cp\u003eBooks by \u003cstrong\u003eE Manawari\u003c\/strong\u003e invite young readers into imaginative worlds filled with adventure and wonder. With titles like \u003cem\u003eThe Bathala Games\u003c\/em\u003e, the stories blend playful creativity with captivating narratives that spark curiosity and joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is perfect for children who enjoy tales brimming with vibrant characters and exciting journeys. Each book offers a delightful mix of fantasy and heart, encouraging readers to explore new ideas and embrace the magic of storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-bathala-games-by-e-manawari-9789815323610","title":"The Bathala Games","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bathala Games\u003c\/em\u003e presents two worlds woven into one wild (and kinda epic) Philippine mythology adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMichelle Macabebe dreams of adventure outside their island, Luna Asul. To achieve this, she must endure the monotony of high school until her departure for university. Yet the adventure she longs for arrives sooner than expected, when a talking fat cat selects her for an out-of-this-world (literally) and suspicious competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBickering deities, (not-so) gentle giants, a moon-eating dragon, and overworked gods—all the forgotten stories from her childhood come to life. As Chi navigates the land of gods and Neithers, completing missions and competing with four other contestants (each with their own issues), her real-life troubles begin to mount; from a strict mother to a one-sided crush, and a secret threatening to break her heart, as well as potentially her brother and best friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, a supernatural rebellion of the Neithers in the lower realms looms on the horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmidst her confusion and quest for meaning in the chaos unfolding around her, will Chi discover the answers she seeks on this journey?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47781834129644,"sku":"9789815323610","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9789815323610-the-bathala-games.jpg?v=1782291526"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/e-manawari.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}