{"title":"Kali Wallace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKali Wallace\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts imaginative stories that ignite curiosity and adventure. Her works often blend mystery with vividly realised settings, inviting young readers on journeys filled with excitement and discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of captivating children's fiction, her books like \u003cem\u003eHunters of the Lost City\u003c\/em\u003e offer thrilling narratives that explore bravery, friendship, and the wonders of unexplored worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hunters-of-the-lost-city-by-kali-wallace-9781683692898","title":"Hunters of the Lost City","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA spellbinding middle grade fantasy packed with shocking twists, frightening monsters, and dark magic, where a brave young Hunter discovers that the monster-filled world beyond her city's walls holds dangerous secrets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Reminiscent in feel to Kelly Barnhill's \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Girl Who Drank the Moon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, this lovely fantasy introduces a complicated, brave, and believable heroine. . . . An absolute delight.”\u003c\/strong\u003e—\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A rare look at a post-apocalyptic world for the middle-grade set. . . . Octavia, kind, brave, and insatiably curious, is a compelling protagonist to lead the way toward a new world.”\u003c\/strong\u003e—\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwelve-year-old Octavia grew up believing the town of Vittoria was the only one left in the world. The sole survivors of a deadly magical war and plague, the people of Vittoria know there’s no one alive outside the town walls—except the terrible monsters that prowl the forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut then the impossible happens: Octavia meets another girl beyond the walls, someone who isn’t Vittorian. Everything she’s ever believed is thrown into question, and there’s no going back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetermined to uncover the truth, Octavia embarks on a dangerous journey filled with ancient magic, hidden histories, fearsome monsters, and powerful enemies who will do anything to protect their secrets. She’ll have to use every scrap of her skill, wits, and courage to uncover what’s real about Vittoria and the rest of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48126603362540,"sku":"9781683692898","price":38.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781683692898-hunters-of-the-lost-city.jpg?v=1785970211"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kali-wallace.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}