{"product_id":"9780062854568_the-language-of-ghosts","title":"The Language of Ghosts","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Penderwicks meets Howl’s Moving Castle in this thrilling middle grade fantasy adventure about a trio of royal siblings who unlock a long-forgotten magical language in their bid to reclaim their stolen throne—from Ember and the Ice Dragons author Heather Fawcett. Perfect for fans of Kelly Barnhill and Robert Beatty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForced into exile on an enchanted, moving island, ex-princess Noa Marchena has two missions: reclaim her family’s stolen throne and ensure that the dark powers her older brother, Julian, possesses don’t go to his head in the process. But between babysitting her annoying little sister, Mite, and keeping an eye on the cake-loving sea monster that guards the moving island, Noa has her hands full.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the siblings learn that their enemies are searching for a weapon capable of defeating Julian—whose legendary spell weaving is feared throughout the kingdom—once and for all, they vow to get to it first. To everyone’s surprise, the key to victory turns out to be a long-lost magical language—and only Noa can speak it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut what if by helping her brother, Noa ends up losing him?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn Enchanted Moving Island:\u003c\/b\u003e Exiled from their kingdom, Noa and her siblings find refuge on Astrae, a wandering island guarded by a cake-loving sea monster and full of its own secrets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Brother’s Dark Powers:\u003c\/b\u003e Julian is their best hope of retaking the throne, but his powerful magic is a dangerous temptation. Noa fears that saving their kingdom might mean losing her brother to darkness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Lost Language:\u003c\/b\u003e When their enemies seek a legendary weapon, the siblings discover the key is a forgotten tongue of magic. To everyone’s surprise—especially her own—only practical, non-magical Noa can speak it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Classic Fantasy Adventure:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for kids 8-12 and fans of Kelly Barnhill and Robert Beatty, this thrilling story is packed with spell weaving, daring escapes, and the unbreakable bond between a brother and his sisters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Heather Fawcett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889890611349,"sku":"9780062854568","price":14.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780062854568.jpg?v=1776888544","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780062854568_the-language-of-ghosts","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}