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9781665913140

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The harsh tone and brutal twists will leave readers in a sober frame, but the tale, which ends with a promise of further episodes, features embedded glints of loyalty, courage, and friendship to lighten the load. -- Booklist * 2/15/23 *  A classic fantasy quest with some twists, this is an engaging and satisfying read. --Carol Edwards, Retired Librarian, Littleton, Colorado Recommended -- School Library Connection * March/April 2023 * With quite a bit of tension and plenty of secrets mixed with adventure, this is a fast-paced read with very high-stakes. -- Bookworm * 1/28/23 * Readers will be fascinated by all the secrets revealed as Wren and Tell learn more about the fancy town they are now in. Adventure fantasy stories where children are the ones who must survive and rescue the adults always make for a high-stakes read. -- YA Books Central * 1/19/23 *

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Anthony (Tony) Peckham is a South African–born screenwriter, surfer, and farmer who now lives on an island in the Pacific. Decades ago, while exploring a remote, high-altitude landscape with his children, he came upon a mountain made of black glass which inspired his debut novel. His other work includes Clint Eastwood’s Invictus and Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes. He is a Writers Guild of America Award winner and an NAACP Image Award nominee. Tony is the author of the Children of the Black Glass middle grade series.    

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