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Curse of the Night Witch

(Paperback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Curse of the Night Witch

Contributors:

By (Author) Alex Aster

ISBN:

9781464230257

Publisher:

Sourcebooks, Inc

Imprint:

Poisoned Pen Press

Publication Date:

27th August 2024

Country:

United States

Classifications

Readership:

Young Adult

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Fiction

Other Subjects:

Childrens / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Witches, wizards and magicians

Dewey:

FIC

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

352

Dimensions:

Width 140mm, Height 210mm

Weight:

1g

Description

From #BookTok phenomenon and author of the highly anticipated YA fantasy novel, Lightlark, this fast-paced 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. A Seventeen.com Most Anticipated Book of Summer! A Zibby Owens Summer Reading Pick on Good Morning America! On 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. Tor 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. The 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. With 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. You'll love Curse of the Night Witch if you're looking for- Multicultural books for children (especially Latinx books) Stories based on fascinating mythology Your next favorite fantasy series "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

Author Bio

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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