{"product_id":"9781250123725","title":"The Midnight Dance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A dark adventure, stunningly written!\" —Jay Asher, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThirteen Reasons Why\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet against the fascinating and moody backdrop of a mysterious boarding school, this intricately crafted novel is filled with magical realism, gothic settings, and the perfect hint of romance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeventeen-year-old Penny is a lead dancer at the Grande Teatro, a finishing school where she and eleven other young women are training to become the finest ballerinas in Italy. Tucked deep in the woods, the school is overseen by the mysterious and handsome young Master, who keeps the girls ensconced in the estate – and in the only life Penny has ever known.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when flashes of memories – memories of a life very different from the one she thinks she’s been leading – start to appear, Penny begins to question the Grande Teatro and the motivations of Master. With a kind and attractive kitchen boy, Cricket, at her side, Penny vows to escape the confines of her school and the strict rules that dictate every step she takes. But at every turn, Master finds a way to stop her, and Penny must uncover the secrets of her past before it’s too late.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDebut author Nikki Katz delivers a unique and haunting twist on a classic fairy tale with \u003ci\u003eThe Midnight Dance,\u003c\/i\u003e chosen by readers like you for Macmillan's young adult imprint Swoon Reads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Midnight Dance\u003c\/i\u003e, from the Swoon Reads community: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is such a \u003cb\u003efun, well written twisted story\u003c\/b\u003e… The writing is superb. I love the premise and the Gothic feel to it.” —Angie Taylor, reader on SwoonReads.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“So imaginative and unique! \u003cb\u003eThis was a joy to read.\u003c\/b\u003e” —Anna S., reader on SwoonReads.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cb\u003eWell-written and charming\u003c\/b\u003e with cheeky bits of humor that will engage any fairytale lover.” —Jennifer McKenzie, reader on SwoonReads.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A\u003cb\u003e beautifully written\u003c\/b\u003e story.” —Chen Yan Chang, reader on SwoonReads.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Feiwel \u0026 Friends","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47142520422640,"sku":"9781250123725","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781250123725_p0.jpg?v=1769892793","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781250123725","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}