{"product_id":"9780698190917","title":"Princess Juniper of the Hourglass","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this royal adventure, Princess Juniper learns what it means to rule a kingdom–at least for the summer.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For her thirteenth nameday all Princess Juniper wants is a country of her own. So when rumblings of unrest start in his kingdom, Juniper's father decides to grant his daughter's wish and sends her to a small, idyllic corner of the Hourglass Mountains until trouble blows over. Once there, Juniper discovers that ruling a small country–even just for the summer–is a bit harder than she'd expected, especially when cousin Cyril challenges her rule. Still, the most difficult part is to come. Juniper and her friends discover that her father's kingdom is at war. The only way to stay safe is to remain in the Hourglass Mountains much longer than planned. Juniper may have her own country after all . . . but what will that mean for the kingdom of Torr?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eFrozen \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBrave\u003c\/i\u003e, who like their princess strong and smart as well as sparkly. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003ePrincess Juniper of the Hourglass\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I absolutely loved \u003ci\u003ePrincess Juniper of the Hourglass\u003c\/i\u003e!  It's fantastically delightful, delicious, and satisfying.  You'll want to follow Juniper to her kingdom -- or even better, start your own!\"--Sarah Beth Durst, author of \u003ci\u003eEnchanted Ivy \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eIce\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I adored Princess Juniper! Readers will cheer as she leads and defends her hidden kingdom in this deliciously charming fantasy.”--Julie Berry, author of\u003ci\u003e Secondhand Charm \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Amaranth Enchantment\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Princess Juniper proves that you can love your silk dresses and still be a hero. This is a smart, feisty kid with a thirst for experiences, and I loved watching her learn to lead. A fun and insightful coming-of-age tale.”—Ellen Booraem, author of \u003ci\u003eSmall Persons with Wings\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"A gently adventurous and luxuriously detailed romp.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"With elements from William Golding’s \u003ci\u003eThe Lord of the Flies\u003c\/i\u003e and Paul Fleischman’s \u003ci\u003eWeslandia\u003c\/i\u003e, this story can be enjoyed by those who love princess stories and adventure tales....A rollicking tale that will please a wide range of readers.\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This...dramatic and humorous novel...involves some entertaining twists and paves the way for more lighthearted intrigue ahead.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Paquette takes young readers gently by the hand into the adult world of responsibility, danger, and the unknown. The fully developed cast of characters is engaging, and readers will cheer the conclusion and happily await Juniper’s further adventures.\"--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAmmi-Joan Paquette Awards and Reviews:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eGhost in the House\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Huffington Post “Best Halloween Books of 2013,” School Library Journal “Great Books for Halloween” pick; and Canadian Children’s Book Centre “Best Books for Kids \u0026amp; Teens” 2014 pick\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePetey \u0026amp; Pru and the Hullabaloo\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Starred review, Kirkus\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Tiptoe Guide to Tracking Fairies\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A \"Best Books for Children 2009\" choice by the Association of Booksellers for Children\u003cbr\u003e Featured in Scholastic: Parent \u0026amp; Child magazine’s “Fun Finds”\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom the Hardcover edition.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Penguin Young Readers Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47126403416304,"sku":"9780698190917","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780698190917_p0.jpg?v=1763621604","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780698190917","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}