{"title":"Jake Halpern and Peter Kujawinski","description":"\u003cp\u003eJake Halpern and Peter Kujawinski craft imaginative stories that spark curiosity and wonder in young readers. Their works often blend engaging narratives with thoughtful themes, inviting children to explore new ideas while enjoying vivid storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on adventure and discovery, their books like \u003cem\u003eA Tale of Plagues and Perfumes\u003c\/em\u003e combine rich characters and imaginative settings, making them a compelling choice for children’s literature that balances entertainment with reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-tale-of-plagues-and-perfumes-by-jake-halpern-and-peter-kujawinski-9781250911087","title":"A Tale of Plagues and Perfumes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery scent tells a story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe last thing Nia wants is to be branded a \"Sinsory.\" Where she comes from, that's just as deadly as the plagues that arrive and ravage every generation. That's why she keeps her unusually keen sense of smell a secret. Only two people in the city of Yerat know of her special abilities: her beloved Auntie and her best friend, Fox. But once the worst plague in a century hits their desert continent, all of that suddenly changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat's when an invitation arrives in the shape of a jar of blackcurrant jam. Nia is asked to join the Cloister, a select and secluded school for children with heightened senses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere she meets Scentiers, like her, but also Gazers, Whisper-Gatherers, and many more, whose sensory powers go far beyond what regular folk can smell, see, or hear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's there that Nia learns her nose knows far more than she ever dreamed... maybe enough to find the cure for the plague. Or even sniff out the sinister secrets hiding in the Cloister's walls...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47550226792684,"sku":"9781250911087","price":51.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781250911087-a-tale-of-plagues-and-perfumes.jpg?v=1776800504"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jake-halpern-and-peter-kujawinski.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}