{"product_id":"curse-of-the-night-witch-by-alex-aster-9781464230257","title":"Curse of the Night Witch","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom #BookTok phenomenon and author of the highly anticipated YA fantasy novel, \u003cem\u003eLightlark\u003c\/em\u003e, this fast-paced series starter is steeped in Colombian mythology and full of adventure. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, \u003cem\u003eCurse of the Night Witch\u003c\/em\u003e is filled with fantasy, action, adventure, and an unforgettable trio of friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cem\u003eSeventeen.com\u003c\/em\u003e Most Anticipated Book of Summer!\u003cbr\u003e\nA Zibby Owens Summer Reading Pick on \u003cem\u003eGood Morning America\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn Emblem Island all are born knowing their fate. Their lifelines show the course of their life and an emblem dictates how they will spend it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTor Luna was born with a leadership emblem, just like his mother. But he hates his mark and is determined to choose a different path for himself. So, on the annual New Year's Eve celebration, where Emblemites throw their wishes into a bonfire in the hopes of having them granted, Tor wishes for a different power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe next morning Tor wakes up to discover a new marking on his skin...the symbol of a curse that has shortened his lifeline, giving him only a week before an untimely death. There is only one way to break the curse, and it requires a trip to the notorious Night Witch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith only his village's terrifying, ancient stories as a guide, and his two friends Engle and Melda by his side, Tor must travel across unpredictable Emblem Island, filled with wicked creatures he only knows through myths, in a race against his dwindling lifeline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll love \u003cem\u003eCurse of the Night Witch\u003c\/em\u003e if you're looking for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMulticultural books for children (especially Latinx books)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStories based on fascinating mythology\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYour next favourite fantasy series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"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.\" - \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e, STARRED review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Worthy of every magical ounce.\" - \u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e, STARRED review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47486012752108,"sku":"9781464230257","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781464230257-curse-of-the-night-witch.jpg?v=1775721844","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/curse-of-the-night-witch-by-alex-aster-9781464230257","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}