{"product_id":"2940015781618","title":"Topaz and the Plum-Gista Stone","description":"Anxious to find out what evil sickness has befallen his old friend, Otis, the great owl, Topaz, Daisy and Dooley take Otis to the Gnomes at North Fortress. Topaz is certain the Healing Gnomes will know what has caused his friends blindness. He also believes the Gnomes possess the power to spare his friend from a lifetime of hardship and dark despair. Nevertheless, the journey for Topaz and his raccoon friend, Dooley, doesn't end here. Grim and unexpected events compel them to travel to mysterious forbidden  land. A warning from the Spirit of Amber Tiger gives Topaz reason to doubt his own judgment when sudden life-threatening dangers and dark magical forces begin to close in close in.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcerpt from Chapter Two: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"My friend, believe me, it is far too dangerous\u003cbr\u003efor even a Yellow Conjure Cat to go into the Land of\u003cbr\u003eStrang,\" Lome said. \"Not many beings have been known\u003cbr\u003eto return from such a place. Do you really think it wise?\"\u003cbr\u003eTopaz had begun to pace. \"That I can't know for\u003cbr\u003esure, Lome, but it's the only way I know of to get the\u003cbr\u003ePlum-Gista Stone back. I will have to risk it.\" The end\u003cbr\u003eof his long tail flicked. \"Without the stone, Otis will be\u003cbr\u003econdemned to a life of darkness. He will never fly again.\"\u003cbr\u003eLome nodded. \"What you say is true; I have no\u003cbr\u003edoubt of it.\" Lome tapped his fingers against his stick.\u003cbr\u003eHe seemed to want to say something more to discourage\u003cbr\u003eTopaz from going but changed his mind. Instead he said,\u003cbr\u003e\"Good fortune go with you, then.\"\u003cbr\u003e\"Thank you, Lome, for I know I shall need it.\"\u003cbr\u003eHaving made this decision, Topaz felt his spirits\u003cbr\u003ebrighten. Some of his old self-determination had\u003cbr\u003ereturned, and his sense of purpose had been renewed.\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Series: Tales of Topaz the Conjure Cat\u003cbr\u003eThese cleverly woven and original tales of a magic cat, his friends and the magical land they live in will truly captivate anyone who loves mystical stories of high adventure. The reader is drawn into the amazing Kingdom of Knownotten and introduced to unforgettable characters. The classic fight of good vs. evil is waged in a world inhabited by Fairies, Elves, Gnomes, wizards and talking animals. All of these creatures coexist in a complex and beautiful land of peril and wonder. The author has crafted a truly well-rounded and enchanting story, rich with suspense, humor and tenderness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an adventurous mystery for parents as well as for children who wish to retreat into a world inhabited by mystical characters...... Child and parent alike will be able to relate to the difficulties these characters have to overcome in order to accomplish their objectives and yet remain true of heart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Series: Tales of Topaz the Conjure Cat\u003cbr\u003eThese cleverly woven and original tales of a magic cat, his friends and the magical land they live in will truly captivate anyone who loves mystical stories of high adventure. The reader is drawn into the amazing Kingdom of Knownotten and introduced to unforgettable characters. The classic fight of good vs. evil is waged in a world inhabited by Fairies, Elves, Gnomes, wizards and talking animals. All of these creatures coexist in a complex and beautiful land of peril and wonder. The author has crafted a truly well-rounded and enchanting story, rich with suspense, humor and tenderness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an adventurous mystery for parents as well as for children who wish to retreat into a world inhabited by mystical characters...... Child and parent alike will be able to relate to the difficulties these characters have to overcome in order to accomplish their objectives and yet remain true of heart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Series: Tales of Topaz the Conjure Cat\u003cbr\u003eThese cleverly woven and original tales of a magic cat, his friends and the magical land they live in will truly captivate anyone who loves mystical stories of high adventure. The reader is drawn into the amazing Kingdom of Knownotten and introduced to unforgettable characters. The classic fight of good vs. evil is waged in a world inhabited by Fairies, Elves, Gnomes, wizards and talking animals. All of these creatures coexist in a complex and beautiful land of peril and wonder. The author has crafted a truly well-rounded and enchanting story, rich with suspense, humor and tenderness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an adventurous mystery for parents as well as for children who wish to retreat into a world inhabited by mystical characters...... Child and parent alike will be able to relate to the difficulties these characters have to overcome in order to accomplish their objectives and yet remain true of heart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Series: Tales of Topaz the Conjure Cat\u003cbr\u003eThese cleverly woven and original tales of a magic cat, his friends and the magical land they live in will truly captivate anyone who lov","brand":"CreateSpace Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47179973329136,"sku":"2940015781618","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940015781618_p0.jpg?v=1763624472","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940015781618","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}