{"title":"Bonnie Shotbolt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBonnie Shotbolt\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts enchanting tales for young readers, inviting them into worlds filled with mystery and adventure. Her stories often blend elements of fantasy with the allure of secret places, sparking imagination and curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for children who delight in magical journeys and discovery, Shotbolt's work, including titles like \u003cem\u003eThe Secret of Patupaiarehe Island\u003c\/em\u003e, offers engaging narratives that inspire wonder and exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-secret-of-patupaiarehe-island-by-bonnie-shotbolt-9780473742829","title":"The Secret of Patupaiarehe Island","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat if your rescuers were actually the monsters?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbandoned in a run-down Otepoti (Dunedin) orphanage, twelve-year-old Maia Harrison is determined to keep her siblings safe. When her bookish twin, Lily, uncovers a hidden escape plan, the orphans work together to decode a secret message using an old Bible as a cipher. Led by a pair of mysterious, pale-faced, red-headed teenagers, the siblings flee into the night. But Maia is suspicious. The youths look exactly like the Patupaiarehe: the dangerous, child-snatching fairy-folk from the traditional Maori legends told to her by Aunt Hinemoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs their journey into South Otago turns magical, tension grows between the siblings. While Lily trusts their enchanting new guides, Maia's growing fears threaten to tear the family apart. This thought-provoking fantasy forces the sisters to choose who they must trust, when the cost could mean survival or entrapment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA suspenseful and culturally rich middle-grade novel exploring themes of family loyalty, trust and discernment. It seamlessly blends Aotearoa New Zealand history and Maori mythology with a high-stakes survival adventure, perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eChildren of the Rush\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Wingfeather Saga\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Chronicles of Narnia\u003c\/em\u003e. With rich ties to Te Reo Maori and New Zealand history curricula, it is an essential addition to school and library collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68101964726508,"sku":"9780473742829","price":48.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780473742829-the-secret-of-patupaiarehe-island-1.jpg?v=1793999763"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/bonnie-shotbolt.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}