{"title":"Elizabeth Knox","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the enchanting world of Elizabeth Knox, a renowned author celebrated for her immersive storytelling and imaginative narratives. Her diverse collection spans across categories such as Children's Books and Sci-Fi \u0026amp; Fantasy, capturing the hearts of readers of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her captivating works is \u003cem\u003eKings of This World\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that deftly explores themes of power and identity within a breathtaking fantasy realm. Knox's skillful world-building and intricate character development offer readers a truly escapist experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother standout in her oeuvre is \u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Book\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling tale that seamlessly blends fantasy and mystery. This thought-provoking novel takes readers on a thrilling journey through different dimensions, showcasing Knox's unique ability to interweave complex plots with profound themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're exploring the wonders of a fantastical universe or delving into the mind of an inquisitive child, Elizabeth Knox's books promise an unforgettable reading experience. 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And then there's Ari: troubled, blessed, honourable, terrifying Ari.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVex is enchanted by her new friends when, five weeks into term one, they are kidnapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey find themselves chained in the basement of an abandoned factory, trying to figure out how to escape, all the while tormented by questions like: Why were they taken? Why do the kidnappers seem to hate Vex, and at the same time want to recruit her?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCan Vex and her friends save themselves? And if they do, will they ever feel safe again? What kind of reckoning will they face afterwards? And will Vex again feel responsible for all the bad things that happened?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKings of This World\u003c\/em\u003e by Elizabeth Knox delves into these gripping questions as Vex navigates a world filled with peril and potential alliances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46593560969452,"sku":"9781991142283","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781991142283.jpg?v=1751006052"},{"product_id":"night-ma-by-elizabeth-knox-9781776923083","title":"Night, Ma","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor three and a half years, \ncalamities hit Elizabeth Knox and family in rapid succession. Her sister\n suffered a psychotic break and was hospitalised against her will, her \nhusband’s brother died by violence, and her mother was diagnosed with \nmotor neurone disease. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn time, she was able to write about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNight, Ma\u003c\/i\u003e\n is a book about the net of family which people are held by, but also \nslip through. About the actual daily work of love; the physical and \ncognitive work love requires.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnox is a beloved storyteller who \nhas given us other worlds; now she invites us into her own. With \ncharacteristic generosity and transcendence, she guides us through time,\n illness, loss, and the loneliness of unutterable experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNight, Ma \u003c\/i\u003eoffers the gift of seeing as Elizabeth sees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Upstart Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47264448872684,"sku":"9781776923083","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/original_nightma.jpg?v=1769734538"},{"product_id":"the-absolute-book-by-elizabeth-knox-9781776562305","title":"The Absolute Book","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaryn Cornick believes that the past is behind her - her sister's death by violence, and her own ill-conceived revenge. She has chosen to live a life more professional than personal. She has written a book about the things that threaten libraries - insects, damp, light, fire, carelessness and uncaring. The book is a success, but not all of the attention it brings her is good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are questions about a fire in the library at Princes Gate, her grandparents' house, and about an ancient scroll box known as the Firestarter. A policeman, Jacob Berger, has questions about a cold case. There are threatening phone calls. And a shadowy young man named Shift appears, bringing his shadows with him. Taryn, Jacob, Shift - three people are driven towards a reckoning felt in more than one world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Book\u003c\/em\u003e is an epic fantasy, intimate in tone. A book where hidden treasures are recovered; where wicked things people think they've shaken from their trails find their scent again. A book about beautiful societies founded on theft and treachery, and one in which dead sisters are a living force. It is a book of journeys and returns, set in London, Norfolk, and the Wye Valley; in Auckland, New Zealand; in the Island of Apples and the Summer Road of the Sidhe; at Hell's Gate; in the Tacit with its tombs; and in the hospitals and train stations of Purgatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCover: Catherine Nelson, Lost (2014).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cq\u003eThe master is present. To read Knox on such a huge canvas - to be immersed in her worlds, wrapped in her intelligence and craft so completely - is an experience not to be missed. 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