{"title":"Jean-Claude Mourlevat","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our special collection featuring the works of \u003cem\u003eJean-Claude Mourlevat\u003c\/em\u003e, an acclaimed French author known for his enchanting children's books. Crafted with imagination and warmth, Mourlevat's stories transport young readers into captivating worlds filled with adventure and emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur collection highlights notable works such as \u003cstrong\u003eThe Upside Down River: Hannah's Journey\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eThe Upside Down River: Tomek's Journey\u003c\/strong\u003e. These books weave together the magical tales of brave protagonists navigating mysterious lands, capturing the hearts and minds of children and adults alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJean-Claude Mourlevat's storytelling prowess has earned him a prominent place in children's literature, making his books an excellent choice for readers seeking stories rich in creativity and wonder. Immerse your child in these delightful tales that promise to inspire their imagination and nurture their love for reading.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-upside-down-river-tomeks-journey-by-jean-claude-mourlevat-9781839131981","title":"The Upside Down River: Tomek's Journey","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomek lives a quiet life running his late parents' village store, which has everything you could ever need, and more. Then one day a girl visits. She asks Tomek if he sells something he's never heard of before: a drop of water from the magical River Qjar, which flows back to front and upside down. When he admits he has none, she slips away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTomek is desperate to follow the mysterious girl, and so he sets out on an incredible adventure. To find the upside down river, he must journey through strange and wondrous places: the Forest of Oblivion where monstrous bears roam, a meadow of deadly scented flowers, a long-hidden island cursed by a witch, and beyond...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA million-copy bestseller in France, this beloved fantasy story is at last published in English for the very first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Upside Down River: Tomek's Journey\u003c\/em\u003e is translated by Ros Schwartz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46511537127660,"sku":"9781839131981","price":16.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/22304633482842.jpg?v=1748825222"},{"product_id":"the-upside-down-river-hannahs-journey-by-jean-claude-mourlevat-9781839131998","title":"The Upside Down River: Hannah's Journey","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHannah has lost almost everything she ever loved, apart from one beautiful songbird. But the bird seems to be dying. So Hannah sets out on an incredible adventure to find the magical upside-down River Qjar, whose waters can give her beloved bird eternal life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe journeys across deserts and over dizzyingly high mountains, lives an entire lifetime in the blink of an eye, braves the terrifying Forest of Oblivion, and is mistaken for a long-lost princess. And along the way, Hannah meets Tomek, an ordinary boy who will follow her on this extraordinary quest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA sequel to \u003cem\u003eTomek's Journey\u003c\/em\u003e, this modern classic is now available to read in English for the very first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTranslated by Ros Schwartz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46556127101164,"sku":"9781839131998","price":16.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/22304803482842.jpg?v=1750136081"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jean-claude-mourlevat.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}