{"product_id":"9780810984226","title":"Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpunky, strong-willed eleven-year-old Mirka Herschberg isn’t interested in knitting lessons from her stepmother, or how-to-find-a-husband advice from her sister, or you-better-not warnings from her brother. There’s only one thing she \u003ci\u003edoes \u003c\/i\u003ewant: to fight dragons!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGranted, no dragons have been breathing fire around Hereville, the Orthodox Jewish community where Mirka lives, but that doesn’t stop the plucky girl from honing her skills. She fearlessly stands up to local bullies. She battles a very large, very menacing pig. And she boldly accepts a challenge from a mysterious witch, a challenge that could bring Mirka her heart’s desire: a dragon-slaying sword! All she has to do is find—and outwit—the giant troll who’s got it!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA delightful mix of fantasy, adventure, cultural traditions, and preteen commotion, \u003ci\u003eHereville \u003c\/i\u003ewill captivate middle-school readers with its exciting visuals and entertaining new heroine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eAccolades and Praise for \u003ci\u003eHereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e •Sydney Taylor Award\u003cbr\u003e •Eisner nomination\u003cbr\u003e •Harvey nomination\u003cbr\u003e •Ignatz nomination\u003cbr\u003e •Nebula nomination\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Utterly ingenious.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Withouth a doubt, the best graphic novel of 2010 for kids. Bar None.\"—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A terrific story, told with skill and lots of heart.\"—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Mirka is a spunky, emotionally realistic, and fun heroine.\"—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Sequel, please!\"—Horn Book Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABRAMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47021612663024,"sku":"9780810984226","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780810984226_p0.jpg?v=1763741601","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780810984226","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}