{"product_id":"curse-of-the-night-witch","title":"Curse of the Night Witch","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom #BookTok phenomenon and New York Times bestselling author of the YA fantasy novel, Lightlark, this fast-paced middle grade series starter is steeped in Colombian mythology and full of adventure. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Curse of the Night Witch is filled with fantasy, action, adventure, and an unforgettable trio of friends.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Seventeen.com Most Anticipated Book of Summer!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Zibby Owens Summer Reading Pick on Good Morning America!\u003c\/p\u003e \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 \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 \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 \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 \u003cp\u003eYou'll love Curse of the Night Witch if you're looking for:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMulticultural books for children (especially Latinx books)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStories based on fascinating mythology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYour next favorite fantasy series\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \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.\"--Publishers Weekly, STARRED review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Worthy of every magical ounce.\"--Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OUATB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48056555372799,"sku":"*R0040075*","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0487\/5550\/7364\/files\/8655103482803.jpg?v=1768498168","url":"https:\/\/shop.onceuponatimebooks.com\/products\/curse-of-the-night-witch","provider":"Once Upon a Time Books AR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}