{"product_id":"beast-crown-2-the-ice-witch","title":"Beast \u0026 Crown #2: The Ice Witch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Texas Bluebonnet Award winner Joel Ross, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Fog Diver\u003c\/i\u003e, comes the second book in his sweeping fantasy duology.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJi and his friends Roz, Sally, and Chibo have gone into hiding following the disastrous Diadem Rite, where they were transformed from humans into half-beasts. It’s their hope that they will survive the epic journey to the Ice Witch to be restored to humans again before they run out of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut they know the evil Summer Queen’s soldiers are tracking them and fear that she is hot on their (at times abnormally large and fluffy) tails…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the help of goblins, ogres, trolls, and a few mermaids along the way, Ji and his band of unlikely heroes must save their world from being eternally divided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoss’s smart and fast-paced writing, paired with an addictive, suspenseful, and funny storyline, will leave readers hanging on every word. Fans will cheer for this endearing crew of servants, led by the amazing and dynamic Ji, who are changed forever and must fight for their freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo survive, they’ll have to rely on each other and master their strange new powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Magical Transformation:\u003c\/b\u003e Ji and his friends were once human servants. Now they’re half-beast fugitives—part dragon, hobgoblin, sprite, and troll—and running out of time to find a cure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnlikely Heroes:\u003c\/b\u003e A boot boy, a governess, a stable hand, and a weaver’s apprentice. This loyal crew must stick together to survive against impossible odds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGoblins, Ogres, and Trolls:\u003c\/b\u003e To evade the Summer Queen, Ji’s crew must trust a wild cast of magical creatures, from grumpy ogres to mischievous goblins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Fast-Paced Fantasy Adventure:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for middle grade readers who love epic quests, witty humor, and suspenseful, page-turning action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Joel Ross","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":51669524152626,"sku":"9780062484628","price":13.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/7934\/0850\/files\/9780062484628.jpg?v=1787958284","url":"https:\/\/53rdstreetbooks.com\/products\/beast-crown-2-the-ice-witch","provider":"53rd Street Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}