{"title":"Anthony Peckham","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the enchanting world of Anthony Peckham's books, where young readers embark on captivating adventures filled with magic and mystery. Anthony Peckham, an acclaimed author, is celebrated for crafting imaginative tales that children adore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eChildren of the Black Glass\u003c\/em\u003e. This enthralling story invites readers into a realm where courage and curiosity lead to extraordinary discoveries. It's a perfect blend of fantasy and intrigue, sure to captivate those eager for a surreal escapade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnthony Peckham's books are crafted to inspire and entertain, making them a delightful choice for children who love to explore magical worlds. His storytelling is characterised by enchanting plots and memorable characters, all created to ignite a child's imagination and foster a love for reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover Anthony Peckham's works and open the door to adventures that await within the pages of his books. Perfect for young readers and a joy to explore together as a family.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"children-of-the-black-glass-by-anthony-peckham-9781665913140","title":"Children of the Black Glass","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHowl’s Moving Castle\u003c\/i\u003e meets Christopher Paolini in this “dark and flinty” (\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e) middle grade fantasy, set in a world as mesmerizing as it is menacing, following children on a quest to save their father who get embroiled in the sinister agendas of rival sorcerers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn an unkind alternate past, somewhere between the Stone Age and a Metal Age, Tell and his sister Wren live in a small mountain village that makes its living off black glass mines and runs on brutal laws. When their father is blinded in a mining accident, the law dictates he has thirty days to regain his sight and be capable of working at the same level as before or be put to death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFaced with this dire future, Tell and Wren make the forbidden treacherous journey to the legendary city of Halfway, halfway down the mountain, to trade their father’s haul of the valuable black glass for the medicine to cure him. The city, ruled by five powerful female sorcerers, at first dazzles the siblings. But beneath Halfway’s glittery surface seethes ambition, violence, prejudice, blackmail, and impending chaos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithout knowing it, Tell and Wren have walked straight into a sorcerers’ coup. Over the next twelve days, they must scramble first to save themselves, then their new friends, as allegiances shift and prejudices crack open to show who has true power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46679090168044,"sku":"9781665913140","price":20.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3349413482781.jpg?v=1753094566"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/anthony-peckham.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}