{"product_id":"9781250040077","title":"Midwinterblood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeven stories of passion and love separated by centuries but mysteriously intertwined—this is a tale of horror and beauty, tenderness and sacrifice by a three-time Printz Award Honoree.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cb\u003eReminiscent of David Mitchell's \u003ci\u003eCloud Atlas\u003c\/i\u003e . . . stark, suspenseful writing.\u003c\/b\u003e” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn archaeologist who unearths a mysterious artifact, an airman who finds himself far from home, a painter, a ghost, a vampire, and a Viking: the seven stories in this compelling novel all take place on the remote Scandinavian island of Blessed where a curiously powerful plant that resembles a dragon grows. What binds these stories together? What secrets lurk beneath the surface of this idyllic countryside? And what might be powerful enough to break the cycle of midwinterblood? From award-winning author Marcus Sedgwick comes a book about passion and preservation and ultimately an exploration of the bounds of love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis title has Common Core connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Best Children's Book of 2013\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003eBest Teen Book of 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Midwinterblood:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“A story that's simultaneously romantic, tragic, horrifying, and transcendental is more than enough to hold readers' attention, no matter their age.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, starred review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Part love story, part mystery, part horror, this is as much about the twisting hand of fate as it is about the mutability of folk tales. Its strange spell will capture you.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist, starred review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Time Traveler's Wife\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eLost\u003c\/i\u003e in this chilling exploration of love and memory . . . Haunting, sophisticated and ultimately exquisite.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus, starred review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Sedgwick's prose is unadorned yet melancholic. . .” —\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, starred review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Sedgwick's prose is taut, careful, and chilling.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book, starred review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Reminiscent of David Mitchell's \u003ci\u003eCloud Atlas\u003c\/i\u003e . . . stark, suspenseful writing.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNovels by Marcus Sedgwick:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaint Death: \u003c\/b\u003eA propulsive, compelling, and unsparing novel set in the grimly violent world of the human and drug trade on the US-Mexican border.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlood Red Snow White:\u003c\/b\u003e A gripping, romantic adventure novel based on the true story of Arthur Ransome's experiences with love and betrayal in war-torn Russia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Ghosts of Heaven:\u003c\/b\u003e A Printz Honor Book! Timeless, beautiful, and haunting, spirals connect four episodes, from prehistory through the far future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eShe Is Not Invisible: \u003c\/b\u003eWhen her father goes missing, a blind girl talented in identifying patterns and her brother are thrust into a mystery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMidwinterblood: \u003c\/b\u003eA Printz Medal Winner! Seven stories of passion and love separated by centuries but mysteriously intertwined.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhite Crow: \u003c\/b\u003eA scary, thought provoking novel about secrets that are better left buried.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRevolver: \u003c\/b\u003eA Printz Honor Book! A taut frontier survivor story, set at the time of the Alaska gold rush. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGraphic novel by Marcus Sedgwick, art by Thomas Taylor:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScarlett Hart: Monster Hunter:\u003c\/b\u003e A rip-roaring romp full of hairy horrors, villainous villains, and introducing the world’s toughest monster hunter—Scarlett Hart!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47048513224944,"sku":"9781250040077","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781250040077_p0.jpg?v=1763761262","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781250040077","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}