The Wooden Prince

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In a masterful reimagining of Pinocchio - the first in John Claude Bemis' Out of Abaton duology (Disney-Hyperion) - Pinocchio is the only hope Princess Lazuli has of finding her way home.

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"Flying lions, fiery salamanders, chimera, sylphs, gnomes, men with wings, and an enormous sea monster all play roles in this fantastical retelling of Pinocchio."--School Library Journal
"Pinocchio gets a new look in this curious, complex novel of betrayal, rebellion, and loyalty. . .the world-building is impressive, and the captivating setting will likely attract fantasy, steampunk, and adventure fans alike."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Pinocchio's growth is sometimes uncomfortable, sometimes heartwarming, and bound to entrance readers."--Booklist
"Wow! John Claude Bemis hides new magic in old stories."--Tom Angleberger, New York Times best-selling author of the Origami Yoda series
"Young readers will find this reimagined adventure an exhilarating and insightful journey."--Kirkus Reviews

Author Bio

John Claude Bemis is an award-winning author, musician, and educator. His novels include The Prince Who Fell from the Sky and the Clockwork Dark trilogy: The Nine Pound Hammer, The Wolf Tree, and The White City. John was chosen as North Carolina's Piedmont Laureate for Children's Literature. He lives with his wife and daughter in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Visit him online at johnclaudebemis.com.