{"title":"Allison King","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the fascinating world of \u003cstrong\u003eAllison King\u003c\/strong\u003e, a talented author known for her compelling narratives and richly crafted characters. King's works span various themes in \u003cem\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e, and she has a unique ability to weave enchanting tales that capture the imagination of readers. One of her most acclaimed books, \u003cem\u003eThe Phoenix Pencil Company\u003c\/em\u003e, is a perfect blend of engaging storytelling and insightful commentary on societal themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAllison King's writing is celebrated for its depth and insight, making her a favourite among readers who enjoy stories that linger in the mind long after the final page is turned. Her commitment to exploring complex themes and her masterful storytelling skills have firmly established her as a distinctive voice in contemporary literature. Whether you're new to her work or a long-time fan, exploring Allison King's collection promises an unforgettable reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-phoenix-pencil-company-by-allison-king-9780008700850","title":"The Phoenix Pencil Company","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this dazzling debut novel of love and secret histories, a young woman unearths the story of a lost Shanghai pencil company and a hidden family ability which will alter the path of her life forever.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Wildly inventive … Allison King is a talent to watch’\u003c\/strong\u003e — LIZ MOORE, author of \u003cem\u003eThe God of the Woods\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMonica Tsai spends most days on her computer coding for a program that seeks to connect strangers online. A self-confessed recluse, she finds herself escaping into a digital world, counting the days until she can return home to her beloved grandparents. They are now in their nineties, and she worries about them — especially her grandmother Yun whose memory has begun to fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMonica has become intent on tracking down her grandmother Yun’s long-lost cousin, Meng, before it’s too late. In her search, Monica connects with a young woman archivist who presents her with a single pencil that holds a clue to a hidden family history. Through this discovery, Monica comes to learn of her grandmother’s years in Shanghai, working at the \u003cem\u003ePhoenix Pencil Company\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs WWII raged outside their door, Yun and Meng came into a power unique to the women in their family: the ability to reclaim stories from the pencils they were written with. But when government officials uncovered their secret ability, they were both forced into a life of espionage, betraying other people’s stories to survive. These shocking revelations set Monica on a path that will change all their lives in ways she can scarcely imagine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt once a sweeping family epic and a powerful love story with deep emotional resonance, Allison King’s brilliantly inventive debut novel pushes us to question how well we really know our own stories and the many beguiling ways they can connect our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46407045611756,"sku":"9780008700850","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780008700850.jpg?v=1745981101"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/allison-king.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}