{"product_id":"9780062495709_thisby-thestoop-and-the-black-mountain","title":"Thisby Thestoop and the Black Mountain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSurrounded by all creatures gruesome and grotesque, Thisby Thestoop, the gamekeeper for the Black Mountain Dungeon, is getting roped into another job—saving the princess’s skin—in the debut fantasy-adventure series by Zac Gorman, contributor to the hilarious Rick and Morty comic series.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the absurd land of Nth, Thisby Thestoop can be found within the forlorn walls of Castle Grimstone, down the precarious steps of the Black Mountain dungeon, up to her nose in griffon toenails, gnoll spittle, and troll meat (to give to them, not made of them). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the prince and princess arrive for a Royal Inspection, the much too good-looking Princess Iphigenia winds up lost in the tunnels of the dungeon—without her guards, her staff, or her younger twin brother—and it’s up to Thisby to guide the princess safely past the hoards of minotaurs, wyverns, ghouls, and who-knows-what-else that would love nothing more than to nosh the royal highness for dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThisby Thestoop and Princess Iphigenia have a dangerous adventure ahead of them. If they’re going to a rescue the missing prince, stop a mounting war, and keep safe all the creatures who call the mountain dungeon home, they’ll have to learn how to trust each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss the first book in this rollicking new fantasy-adventure series from debut author Zac Gorman!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when the girl who feeds the monsters is forced to save the princess who was supposed to be their dinner?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Reluctant Hero:\u003c\/b\u003e Meet Thisby Thestoop, a dungeon gamekeeper who would much rather be trimming griffon toenails than saving royalty from mortal peril.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnemies to Friends:\u003c\/b\u003e One is a down-to-earth monster expert, the other is a much-too-good-looking princess. They'll have to overcome their differences if they want to survive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMonsters and Creatures:\u003c\/b\u003e From grumpy trolls and ghoulish guards to wyverns who would love to nosh on a royal highness, the Black Mountain Dungeon is a character in itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHumorous Adventure Book:\u003c\/b\u003e A laugh-out-loud quest perfect for kids who love quirky characters, ridiculous situations, and a hero who relies on notebooks instead of a magic sword.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFantasy Series for Kids:\u003c\/b\u003e Jump into the first book of a rollicking series from a contributor to the Rick and Morty comic series, packed with non-stop action and wit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Zac Gorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889896870037,"sku":"9780062495709","price":5.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780062495709.jpg?v=1776888503","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780062495709_thisby-thestoop-and-the-black-mountain","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}