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Spellhacker
By (Author) M. K. England
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
HarperTeen
20th January 2020
United States
Young Adult
Fiction
813.6
Hardback
416
Width 140mm, Height 210mm, Spine 33mm
468g
From the author of The Disasters, this genre-bending YA fantasy heist story is perfect for fans of Marie Lu and Amie Kaufman.
In Kyrkarta, magicknown as mazwas once a freely available natural resource. Then an earthquake released a magical plague, killing thousands and opening the door for a greedy corporation to make maz a commodity thats tightly controlledand, of course, outrageously expensive.
Which is why Diz and her three best friends run a highly lucrative, highly illegal maz siphoning gig on the side. Their next job is supposed to be their last heist ever.
But when their plan turns up a powerful new strain of maz that (literally) blows up in their faces, theyre driven to unravel a conspiracy at the very center of the spellplagueand possibly save the world.
No pressure.A humorous mix of SF and fantasy with a diverse cast of strong personalities [and] action that carries on right to the end. Booklist "Joyfully queer. Buckle in for this high-speed, bighearted sci-fi/fantasy adventure." Kirkus Reviews A bold andfuturistic thrill ride with a dazzlingblend of magic, mayhem, friendship, and heart. Jess Rothenberg, author of The Kingdom Fresh, inventive fun. Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books Praise for The Disasters: This laugh-out-loud sci-fi action-adventure will leave readers wanting more. School Library Journal Much to recommend: nonstop cinematic action, strong feminist messages, and great diversity of characters. ALA Booklist If humankind requires saving, then this is the crew to do it. Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books An action-packed, entertaining blend of space hijinks, humor, and romance. Kirkus Reviews Anexplosion of edge-of-your-seat twistsandhigh-stakes danger that leaves you glued to the page and rooting for these lovable misfits. I wanted a snarky romp across the galaxy, and M.K. England delivered with the force of a supernova. Ashley Poston, author ofGeekerellaandHeart of Iron A clever, cosmic thrill ride packed with nonstop action and starring a motley crew that won me over from page one. Just too much fun! Mackenzi Lee, New York Times bestselling author ofA Gentlemans Guide to Vice and Virtue Wildly entertaining and crackling with chemistry. Nax and his crew will crash land in your heart and leave you filled with laughter and hope. Kerri Maniscalco, #1New York Timesbestselling author ofEscaping from Houdini A BLAST from start to finish! Absurd levels of fun, fantastic pacing, and lovable authentic characters bring this rollicking adventure to life. Looking for a book you cant put down Pick upThe Disasters. Mission accomplished. Katherine Locke, author ofThe Girl with the Red Balloon(2018 Sydney Taylor Honor Book)
M.K. Englandis an author and YA librarian living in the mountainy parts of Virginia. When she's not writing or librarianing, M.K. can be found drowning in fandom, going to conventions, rolling dice at the gaming table, climbing on things in the woods, or feeding her video game addiction. She loves Star Wars with a desperate, heedless passion. It's best if you never speak of Sherlock Holmes in her presence. You'll regret it.The Disastersis her debut novel. Follow her atwww.mkengland.com.