{"product_id":"sword-of-the-sun-by-sinead-ohart-9781800785106","title":"Sword of the Sun","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrom the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Silver Road\u003c\/i\u003e comes a new tale of contemporary Ireland and ancient myth...\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eAn eerie, gripping 9+ adventure, with strong characterisation and deftly interwoven Celtic mythology.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Ben and his family have to leave Dublin and move into the remote house where his mother grew up, he's not optimistic about what lies ahead. For him and his brother Fin, it'll mean fitting in to life with his aunts and a cousin he doesn't even know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut what Ben doesn't expect is that he will be drawn into the mysteries of the wild mystical landscape. He can sense its power, and he can see a light shining from the mountain on the horizon. Even stranger, crows are gathering, watching him and haunting his dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Ben uncovers the stories of Ireland's mythical heroes and warriors that obsessed his grandfather right up until he died, Ben begins to wonder if there is more to the tales than pure fantasy. It seems like trouble is stirring—will he have the power to face it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA powerful new book for children aged 9 and up, drawing on Celtic folklore. Perfect for fans of Catherine Doyle and Ross Montgomery.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSword of the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e completely swept me away! O'Hart's writing is rich, evocative and mysterious, but above all, total magic!\u003c\/b\u003e Jennifer Bell, author of \u003ci\u003eMagicalia\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eRich in Irish mythology, this is a wonderful, pacey book with an unlikely trio of heroes. It kept me hooked throughout to its action-packed end.\u003c\/b\u003e Nizrana Farook, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Girl Who Stole an Elephant\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487555404012,"sku":"9781800785106","price":18.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/050032b8e8c0895961ec047371031e11.jpg?v=1775774285","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/sword-of-the-sun-by-sinead-ohart-9781800785106","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}