{"title":"Books by Maria Kuzniar","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780241372913","title":"The Ship of Shadows","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe sweeping, sparkling first book in a brand new series that will delight fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Wild Way Home \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eFrostheart.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A \u003cb\u003esumptuous delight \u003c\/b\u003eof a book\" - Sophie Kirtley, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Wild Way Home\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A feast for the imagination . . . \u003cb\u003ean enthralling adventure.\u003c\/b\u003e\" - Abi Elphinstone, author of \u003ci\u003eSky Song\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This swashbuckling tale has it all . . . \u003cb\u003eI loved it.\u003c\/b\u003e\" - Alex Bell, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Polar Bear Explorers' Club\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eREADERS LOVE \u003ci\u003eTHE SHIP OF SHADOWS\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003eWith a strong protagonist and a likeable crew of characters, I couldn't stay away from the story for long, and \u003cb\u003enow I CRAVE a follow-up\u003c\/b\u003e.\" Gavin Hetherington, waterstones.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Just order it . . . \u003cb\u003eit's wonderful\u003c\/b\u003e.\" Akshaykumar, amazon.in \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eThrilling\u003c\/b\u003e, exciting and intriguing and I can't wait for the next instalment!\" Rhiannon, waterstones.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"What a fantastic \u003cb\u003espellbinding \u003c\/b\u003ebook . . . A truly fascinating tale and we cannot wait for the second book to be released!\" Eva Sneep, amazon.co.uk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The real treasure in this \u003cb\u003egem of a book\u003c\/b\u003e lies in the crew . . . I can't wait to join the crew again for the next instalment of this thrilling tale.\" Stephanie, amazon.co.uk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eThis book sparkles\u003c\/b\u003e! Complete gorgeous escapism.\" Nicola Penfold, amazon.co.uk  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAleja is a dreamer who longs for a life of magic and adventure. So when a mysterious ship arrives in her Spanish harbour city, crewed by a band of ruthless women, Aleja knows it's sailed right out of a legend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd it wants \u003ci\u003eher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut life aboard the \u003ci\u003eShip of Shadows \u003c\/i\u003eis more than even she bargained for. It will take all of Aleja's strength and skill to gain the trust of her fellow pirates - and discover what they are risking everything to find . . .\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43201568145586,"sku":"9780241372913","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780241372913_725500cc-98b7-48e0-b0ae-6bc463855382.jpg?v=1786013001"},{"product_id":"9780702329173","title":"A Taste of Darkness","description":"A chilling, thrilling collection of 13 haunting tales.         Perfect for every YA reader!      From supernatural thrillers to contemporary horror, creepy ancient      legends to murders gone wrong - this insatiable anthology is      impossible to put down, and even more difficult to forget.         From some of the most celebrated authors writing in this      space, this must-have collection will keep you awake at night      and inhabit your darkest dreams.               Stories from bestselling authors Melinda Salisbury, Cynthia Murphy,      Kathryn Foxfield and Louie Stowell (and many more).         Co-curated by Amy McCaw and Mia Kuzniar, this anthology has a      story for every reader out there.       Perfect for fans of Stranger Things, Wednesday,      and all things scary!            Featuring stories from: Amy McCaw, Maria Kuzniar,      Kat Dunn, Kat Ellis, Rachel Faturoti, Kathryn Foxfield, Dawn Kurtagich,      Amy McCulloch, Cynthia Murphy, Melinda Salisbury, Louie Stowell,      Rosie Talbot, Mary Watson.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43409044603058,"sku":"9780702329173","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780702329173.jpg?v=1786014930"},{"product_id":"9780241372937","title":"The Ship of Shadows: Secrets of the Stars","description":"\u003cb\u003ePREPARE FOR PUZZLES, PERIL, AND PLENTY OF CAKE IN THE SECOND THRILLING ADVENTURE FOR ALEJA AND THE CREW OF THE LEGENDARY \u003ci\u003eSHIP OF SHADOWS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAleja and her fellow pirates are eager to embark on a new adventure to find the second piece of the missing magical map. But they soon find themselves panicking, bewildered by a series of confusing clues. And time is running out - fast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen she starts experiencing strange visions, Aleja realizes that someone is trying to tell her something. But can this new knowledge be trusted? And what will it cost her to find out?    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the crew's loyalties tested and more secrets to unlock than ever, Aleja must find a way to beat the clock and prove herself truly worthy of her place on the ship's crew . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Ship of Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"A \u003cb\u003esumptuous delight \u003c\/b\u003eof a book\" - Sophie Kirtley, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Wild Way Home\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A feast for the imagination . . . \u003cb\u003ean enthralling adventure.\u003c\/b\u003e\" - Abi Elphinstone, author of \u003ci\u003eSky Song\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This swashbuckling tale has it all . . . \u003cb\u003eI loved it.\u003c\/b\u003e\" - Alex Bell, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Polar Bear Explorers' Club\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eREADERS CAN'T WAIT FOR \u003ci\u003eSECRETS OF THE STARS\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With a strong protagonist and a likeable crew of characters, I couldn't stay away from the story for long, and now \u003cb\u003eI CRAVE a follow-up\u003c\/b\u003e.\" Gavin Hetherington, waterstones.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Thrilling, exciting and intriguing and \u003cb\u003eI can't wait for the next instalment\u003c\/b\u003e!\" Rhiannon, waterstones.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"What a fantastic spellbinding book . . . 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It's highly likely that \u003cb\u003eyou won't be able to wait for the next instalment\u003c\/b\u003e.\" Tracy Curran, waterstones.com","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56228706124149,"sku":"9780241372937","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780241372937_a449e4cc-34e5-411e-907b-4e4526f73887.jpg?v=1786013003"},{"product_id":"9780241624661","title":"The Girl Who Dreamed in Magic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the acclaimed writer of \u003ci\u003eShip of Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e comes a brand-new fantasy following the magical journey of one girl and her bear. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a land of ice and stars, where constant troll invasions threaten to shake the moon from the sky, lives a girl with a magical destiny. A girl braver than a Viking, who will one day hold the fate of the North in her hands. That girl is \u003cb\u003eSaga Thorolfsdottir\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut there's just one problem: ever since her parents died wielding powerful runes, Saga has been deathly afraid of magic. She would much rather stay within the safety of her village and play with her \u003cb\u003epet bear, Bjørn\u003c\/b\u003e, than pursue any kind of magical destiny.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo when Saga accidentally disturbs a clan of \u003cb\u003etrolls \u003c\/b\u003ein the mountains, leading to her whole village being taken prisoner, she has to face her fears head on. No amount of rune magic will defeat these monsters, and Saga has only one option - to compete in the\u003cb\u003e Fifth Winter contest\u003c\/b\u003e, an incredible tournament where only the bravest may enter and only one champion can win. The prize? 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