{"product_id":"9780062403964_ruler-of-beasts","title":"Ruler of Beasts","description":"\u003cp\u003eDanielle Paige delivers a dark and compelling reimagining of a beloved classic, perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eCinder\u003c\/i\u003e by Marissa Meyer, \u003ci\u003eBeastly\u003c\/i\u003e by Alex Flinn, and \u003ci\u003eWicked\u003c\/i\u003e by Gregory Maguire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the Cowardly Lion set off for the Emerald City in \u003ci\u003eThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz\u003c\/i\u003e with Dorothy and the others, he sought courage above all else. This digital original novella is the sixth installment in the prequel arc to the edgy and thrilling \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers \u003ci\u003eDorothy Must Die\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Wicked Will Rise\u003c\/i\u003e, and is the Lion’s story \u003ci\u003eafter\u003c\/i\u003e he got what he’s always wanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Lion’s wish has finally come true—he is the courageous ruler of the forest and all of its beasts. But the Lion is bored—he misses the days of his adventures with Dorothy, the Tin Woodman, and the Scarecrow. When Glinda the Good Witch shows up unexpectedly and tasks him with a mission back in the Emerald City, he jumps at the chance to do something exciting, even though he knows she’s not telling him the entire truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMorally Grey Characters:\u003c\/b\u003e Glinda the Good is not what she seems, and the courageous Lion discovers that power comes with a dark side he might just enjoy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePolitical Intrigue:\u003c\/b\u003e A mission to the Emerald City plunges the Lion into a silent power struggle between a manipulative witch and the formidable new Queen of Oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Twisted Take on Oz:\u003c\/b\u003e Explore the edgy, thrilling, and dangerous side of Oz, where getting what you want is only the beginning of your problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn Oz Prequel Novella:\u003c\/b\u003e The perfect entry point or next read for fans of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling \u003ci\u003eDorothy Must Die\u003c\/i\u003e series, revealing the untold story of the Cowardly Lion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Danielle Paige","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46967370285205,"sku":"9780062403964","price":3.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780062403964.jpg?v=1776889855","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780062403964_ruler-of-beasts","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}