{"product_id":"9781922253453","title":"Iris and the Tiger","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwelve-year-old Iris has been sent to Spain on a mission: to make sure her elderly and unusual aunt, Ursula, leaves her fortune–and her sprawling estate–to Iris’s scheming parents.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut from the moment Iris arrives at \u003ci\u003eBosque de Nubes\u003c\/i\u003e, she realises something isn’t quite right. There is an odd feeling around the house, where time moves slowly and Iris’s eyes play tricks on her. While outside, in the wild and untamed forest, a mysterious animal moves through the shadows.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJust what is Aunt Ursula hiding?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut when Iris discovers a painting named \u003ci\u003eIris and the Tiger\u003c\/i\u003e, she sets out to uncover the animal’s real identity–putting her life in terrible danger. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeanne Hall\u003c\/b\u003e is an author of novels for young adults including the Text Prize-winning \u003ci\u003eThis Is Shyness\u003c\/i\u003e and its sequel \u003ci\u003eQueen of the Night\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eIris and the Tiger\u003c\/i\u003e is her first work for younger readers. Leanne has had shorter pieces published in \u003ci\u003eMeanjin\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAge\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBest Australian Stories\u003c\/i\u003e and the anthology \u003ci\u003eGrowing Up Asian In Australia\u003c\/i\u003e. Her work plays with the borders of reality and fantasy. Leanne has worked in the arts, educational publishing and as a bookseller, but her enduring passion is for youth literature.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘The surrealist magic is the most refreshing element of the book: it’s a kind of magical realism that is unusual in children’s and YA fantasy...\u003ci\u003eIris and the Tiger\u003c\/i\u003e will appeal to older primary and younger high-school readers who like magic and are, like Iris, bored by teen romances.’ \u003ci\u003eBooks \u0026amp; Publishing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘\u003ci\u003eIris and the Tiger\u003c\/i\u003e is its own piece of surrealist art. It’s inexplicably wondrous and confusing...It’s confusing if you try to explain it too much. But it resonates, and it offers you a glimpse into a new world. And it defies labels, and challenges preconceptions.’ CBCA \u003ci\u003eReading Time\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘This is a very special book...I love that younger readers get to experience the writing of Leanne Hall, and I especially love that \u003ci\u003eIris and the Tiger\u003c\/i\u003e will also surprise and delight older readers alike.’ \u003ci\u003eAlpha Reader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘\u003ci\u003eIris and the Tiger\u003c\/i\u003e has all the hallmarks of a classic children’s novel...A great adventure novel.’ \u003ci\u003eReadings\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘Full of surprises and unexpected turnings.’ \u003ci\u003eMagpies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘Younger (and not-so-young) readers will delight in this marvellously original tale...An utterly enchanting book.’ BookMooch\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘I absolutely loved \u003ci\u003eIris and the Tiger\u003c\/i\u003e!  Leanne Hall enchanted me with her tale of magic and mystery.’ \u003ci\u003eMy Best Friends Are Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘Leanne Hall’s charming adventure story for younger readers takes classic tropes of children’s literature and gives them a surprising twist.’ \u003ci\u003eAge\/Sydney Morning Herald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘This is a compelling and totally absorbing book that has a timeless, classic feel about it...A wonderful, unique adventure story to read, cherish and remember.’ \u003ci\u003eReadPlus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘A quirky, cleareyed enchantment. More like this, please!’ \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘Enchanting…Bound to appeal to tweens glimpsing the excitement of growing up.’ \u003ci\u003eDaily Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘The writing flows so naturally that you are easily taken along on this journey with Iris…This is a book that just keeps giving.’ New Zealand Book Council\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘This is a wonderful story of finding your true self (and true friends) in a foreign land.’ Best Middle Fiction Books of 2016, \u003ci\u003eReadings\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘Inspired by surrealist art, Leanne Hall’s book is full of wondrous details…This is magic realism translated for a middle primary audience.’ Best Books of 2016, \u003ci\u003eSydney Morning Herald \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ‘A stunning, surreal tale for younger readers.’ Favourite Feminist Reads of 2016, \u003ci\u003eFeminist Writers Festival \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Fantasy fans will delight in the wackiness, the surprising plot, and the family secrets revealed. Best of all is Iris’ growing confidence amid the chaos.’ \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"The Text Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47154091983088,"sku":"9781922253453","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781922253453_p0.jpg?v=1763632511","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781922253453","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}