Curse of the Forgotten City

Name: Curse of the Forgotten City
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781464230288
Price: 17.99 NZD
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By Alex Aster

Series: Emblem Island

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The second book in a fast-paced series steeped in Colombian mythology and full of adventure, perfect for fans of Aru Shah and the End of Time and Percy Jackson. In this tale, Tor, Engle, and Melda must stop a band of cursed pirates from taking over... Read More

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Tor, Engle, and Melda must stop a band of cursed pirates from taking over their home.

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The second book in a fast-paced series steeped in Colombian mythology and full of adventure, perfect for fans of Aru Shah and the End of Time and Percy Jackson. In this tale, Tor, Engle, and Melda must stop a band of cursed pirates from taking over their home.

A mightily marvelous sequel. - Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

Tor is adjusting to life with the Night Witch's powers, with his best friends Engle and Melda by his side. But when a mysterious girl named Vesper washes ashore claiming a band of cursed pirates is on their way to Emblem Island, life changes fast.

Vesper is from an underwater city that was destroyed by the terrible Calavera pirates, and she warns Tor that his village is next. To stop the pirates, Tor, Engle, and Melda join Vesper on the hunt for the famed Pirate's Pearl, an ancient relic that would give them complete control of the high seas.

But the journey is perilous, filled with legendary sea creatures that are determined to see them fail. To save his village and everyone he loves, Tor must accept his new abilities—and use them—in the race to find the pearl.

You'll love Curse of the Forgotten City if you're looking for:

Summer reading for tweens and teens ages 11-14
Multicultural books for children (especially Latinx books)
Stories based on fascinating mythology
Your next favourite fantasy series for girls ages 9-12

Praise for Curse of the Night Witch:

A Seventeen.com Most Anticipated Book of Summer!

A Zibby Owens Summer Reading Pick on Good Morning America!

Debut author Aster takes inspiration from Colombian folklore to craft a rousing series opener that's both fast-paced and thrilling. As her protagonists face off against a host of horrors, they learn the value of friendship and explore the possibility of changing one's fate in a world where destiny is predetermined. - Publishers Weekly, STARRED review

Worthy of every magical ounce. - Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781464230288

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2024

Country: United States

Imprint: Poisoned Pen Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 336

Collections

Alex Aster Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Series: Emblem Island Young Adult

About the Author

ALEX ASTER is an author who recently graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, where she majored in English with a concentration in creative writing. The Emblem Island series is inspired by the Latin American myths her Colombian grandmother told her as a child before bedtime. She lives in New York. Explore the world of Emblem Island at www.asterverse.com.

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