{"title":"Laura Coleman","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaura Coleman crafts immersive tales within the realms of \u003cstrong\u003escience fiction and fantasy\u003c\/strong\u003e, inviting readers into richly imagined worlds where the extraordinary becomes possible. Her storytelling blends deep emotion with adventurous plots, often exploring themes of identity, courage, and the intricate ties between characters and their surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of sweeping narratives and vivid, atmospheric settings will find much to appreciate in Laura Coleman’s work. Whether weaving magic into the natural world or introducing compelling speculative elements, her books offer a captivating journey beyond the ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-heart-and-the-hawthorn-by-laura-coleman-9781399750226","title":"The Heart and the Hawthorn","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat if life was always rainbows and unicorns?\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrida always wanted to be a zookeeper at the London Extraordinary Zoo, caring for endangered magical creatures. And while the LEZ's unicorns and ghost lynxes are incredible, she can't wait to meet the zoo's newest resident: a baby dragon. His enclosure is perfect, his food is prepped, and everyone is ready for anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWell, maybe not \u003ci\u003eanything\u003c\/i\u003e. They're definitely not ready for the magical storm that arrives with the dragon; a storm that releases a powerful (and extremely gorgeous) tree fairy, who casts a sleeping spell over the zoo and everyone in it. Everyone except for Frida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSaving the LEZ seems like an impossible task, but Frida knows that nothing is impossible. Her quest takes her on a wild adventure, into the past, where she realises there are more important things worth saving than the zoo...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Spellshop\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Heart and the Hawthorn\u003c\/i\u003e is a queer love story about following your heart - and what's possible when you realise that every single creature deserves a voice.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47734534242540,"sku":"9781399750226","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781399750226-the-heart-and-the-hawthorn.jpg?v=1781222545"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/laura-coleman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}