{"title":"Mark Leiknes","description":"\u003cp\u003eMark Leiknes crafts imaginative tales that captivate young readers with a blend of adventure and humour. His stories often feature brave, relatable children embarking on magical quests, inviting readers to explore worlds filled with fantastical creatures and surprising twists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of lively storytelling, Leiknes's books encourage curiosity and creativity, making them a delightful addition to any children's library. \u003cem\u003eQuest Kids and the Dragon Pants of Gold\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies his playful approach to engaging young minds through vivid narratives and charming characters.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"quest-kids-and-the-dragon-pants-of-gold-by-mark-leiknes-9781454946250","title":"Quest Kids and the Dragon Pants of Gold","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComics artist Mark Leiknes delivers a laugh-out-loud story set in a fantastic world of dragons, rock creatures, and golden loungewear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quest Kids are ready for their first real quest. This time, they won’t oversleep, they won’t be put off by a little rain, and they won’t accidentally burn down the village that hired them. All they have to do is find the Golden-Fleeced Rage Beast, shave it, and make a really nice golden tracksuit to appease a furious dragon. Simple, right?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the Quest Kids crew: Gil, a wizard (well, wizard in training... the beard isn’t his); Terra, a 700-year-old elf kid; Boulder, a rock troll who is more of a cook than a fighter; Ash, a flatulent pig-dog-maybe-lizard hybrid; and Ned, the intrepid and overly optimistic leader with his own personal quest to find his missing parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith humour, magic, mystery, and at least one acid swamp filled with skeletal alligators, \u003cem\u003eQuest Kids and the Dragon Pants of Gold\u003c\/em\u003e is a richly illustrated saga of fantasy friendship for readers from all kingdoms!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432060567788,"sku":"9781454946250","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781454946250.jpg?v=1774556902"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mark-leiknes.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}