{"title":"Sue Ruffle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSue Ruffle\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts enchanting tales that captivate young imaginations with rich storytelling and adventurous settings. Her books, such as \u003cem\u003eStone of Shiro\u003c\/em\u003e, blend fantasy with heartfelt themes, inviting children to explore magical worlds and brave quests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers who delight in imaginative journeys and well-drawn characters, her stories balance excitement with gentle lessons. Sue Ruffle’s works are a wonderful choice for children looking to immerse themselves in imaginative, thoughtful fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stone-of-shiro-by-sue-ruffle-9781545826829","title":"Stone of Shiro","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy him? He doesn’t want to be a hero… but he’s their only hope!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the magical realm of Shiro, life for the young Mushling Cale is anything but easy. He’s stuck with rowdy housemates, falling behind at school, and barely scraping by as a part-time busboy. His only joys are his beloved pet Truffles and a strange blue button he wears for protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCale just wants to be left alone with Truffles, but when alien invaders steal the magical Stone that protects his world, Cale is unwittingly thrust into a perilous quest to find it. Armed only with a mysterious scroll, separated from Truffles and stripped of his talisman button, he and two loyal friends are pulled into an unknown, dark and dangerous world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLost and vulnerable, Cale must now outwit shadowy creatures, survive impossible challenges, unlock ancient secrets, and find the courage to become the hero Shiro needs… before it’s too late!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStone of Shiro\u003c\/em\u003e by Sue Ruffle is an exciting adventure that combines mystery, magic, and the journey of an unlikely hero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47642156990700,"sku":"9781545826829","price":25.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781545826829-stone-of-shiro.jpg?v=1779143095"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sue-ruffle.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}