{"product_id":"girl-who-kept-castle-9780063229419-new","title":"The Girl Who Kept the Castle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNevermoor \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003emeets \u003ci\u003eHowl's Moving Castle\u003c\/i\u003e in this engaging fantasy--the first in a duology--from acclaimed author Ryan Graudin. Perfect for fans of wizards, dragons, magical castles, spectacular spells, and a spunky cat who may not be what he seems. Now available in paperback!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWizard West was dead for nearly an entire day before he noticed. \u003c\/i\u003eAnd it is up to Faye, the daughter of West's groundskeeper, to inform the wizard that he is a ghost who has lost all of his magical powers. (But not before the wizard tries transforming her into a cat!) To make matters worse, the enchanted castle of Celurdur--the only home that Faye has ever known--will fall apart at the next full moon if its foundation spells can't be renewed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter (sort of) accepting his demise, West decides to host a competition to choose his successor. Faye finds herself fighting to keep the tournament running smoothly behind the scenes: putting out kitchen fires, feeding the compost dragon, and making sure competitors stay away from the cockatrice pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut killer roosters soon become the least of her worries. A servant of the evil Shadow Queen has sabotaged the contest--set on destroying not just Celurdur but the entire kingdom of Solum. It is up to Faye to stop him, but she'll need more than a mop. Will a maid's magic be enough to save everything she loves from utter destruction?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhimsical Fantasy: \u003c\/b\u003e With inventive magic; a fun, epic plot; and wry humor throughout, this story is \u003ci\u003eNevermoor\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eThe Girl Who Drank the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, with a dash of \u003ci\u003eHowl's Moving Castle\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNew Type of Wizarding Competition: \u003c\/b\u003e Ten potential apprentices are competing to take over Wizard West's role. To prove themselves, they'll have to face a fully grown compost dragon, put together the perfect magical outfit, mix up a new elixir, and complete the secret grand finale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYou've Cat to Be Kitten Me: \u003c\/b\u003e Who doesn't love a plucky animal companion? There's a talking black cat named Puck that lives in Celurdur, and he's exactly as mischievous as his name implies. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HARPERCOLLINS","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":67662539718946,"sku":"9780063229419-new","price":18.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/4755\/5618\/files\/9780063229419.jpg?v=1793485972","url":"https:\/\/www.albakireads.com\/products\/girl-who-kept-castle-9780063229419-new","provider":"AlbakiReads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}