{"product_id":"kip-of-the-karoo-by-emma-gourlay-9781922033130","title":"Kip of the Karoo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sequel to \u003cem\u003eKip of the Mountain\u003c\/em\u003e, an action-packed fantasy adventure series full of heart and fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKip lives on a mountain in South Africa. She rides horses at Sunnybrook Ranch, and a magical creature called Buffel is her loyal companion. Life is good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut when her roof falls in, and her dad can't afford to fix it, Kip vows to save the day. Luckily her friends have found an ancient map in a cookie jar. There's treasure in the Karoo desert! But are the dangers of the Karoo worth the risk? There are killer leopards and forbidden caves and a film set full of dodgy Hollywood people. Plus, hot on their trail, is greedy King Double. He’s desperate for a horse. So when Kip rescues three horses, she's not the only one in danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Kip of the Mountain:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Gourlay... tackles the universal themes of confronting your fears and learning to accept help from unlikely allies. The more earnest portions of \u003cem\u003eKip of the Mountain\u003c\/em\u003e will appeal to fans of The Travelling Bookshop series, while the humorous escapades bring to mind \u003cem\u003eThe Dangerous Business of Being Trilby Moffatt\u003c\/em\u003e.' -\u003cstrong\u003e Books + Publishing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'\u003cem\u003eKip of the Mountain\u003c\/em\u003e is an action-packed fantasy adventure full of astonishing magic. It's a debut that's perfect for children aged 8+, while inciting thought-provoking conversations.' - \u003cstrong\u003eBetter Reading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Full of charm, and Kip herself has just the right balance of wit, wildness and wisdom. I laughed in every chapter. It's the perfect book for big kids with even bigger imaginations.' \u003cstrong\u003eJack Heath\u003c\/strong\u003e, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003e300 Minutes of Danger\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Wildly imaginative and anchored by delightful characters, warmth, humour and powerful truths.' - \u003cstrong\u003eJaclyn Moriarty\u003c\/strong\u003e, award-winning author of \u003cem\u003eThe Stolen Prince of Cloudburst\u003c\/em\u003e (a Kingdoms and Empires book)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'\u003cem\u003eKip of the Mountain\u003c\/em\u003e is a compelling and heartfelt adventure. Even before I had finished reading the first chapter, I cared so much about Kip; she's such a quirky and awesome character.' - \u003cstrong\u003eJade Goodwin\u003c\/strong\u003e, bestselling illustrator of the Little Ash series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'\u003cem\u003eKip of the Mountain\u003c\/em\u003e is a hero for the ages. Her story is an action-adventure story with a whole lot of heart and a touch of magic. Kip's story will stay with me for a long time.' - \u003cstrong\u003eYvette Poshoglian\u003c\/strong\u003e, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eDear Greta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'\u003cem\u003eKip of the Mountain\u003c\/em\u003e is magical and fun with memorable characters' - \u003cstrong\u003eReadings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46690530197740,"sku":"9781922033130","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8742423482872.jpg?v=1753425136","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/kip-of-the-karoo-by-emma-gourlay-9781922033130","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}