{"title":"H. M. Bouwman","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the enchanting world of H. M. Bouwman, where imagination and storytelling converge to captivate young minds. Known for her engaging and whimsical narratives, H. M. Bouwman specialises in children's books that transport readers to fantastical realms filled with wonder and adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout works, \u003cem\u003eA Tear in the Ocean\u003c\/em\u003e, weaves a magic-rich tale that intrigues and delights from the first page. Her stories often explore themes of friendship, courage, and discovery, encouraging young readers to dream beyond the ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the collection of H. M. Bouwman’s works, perfect for inspiring curiosity and sparking the imaginations of children. Whether for bedtime stories or daytime adventures, Bouwman’s books are treasures waiting to be explored.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-tear-in-the-ocean-by-h-m-bouwman-9780399545245","title":"A Tear in the Ocean","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning middle grade historical fantasy adventure is a companion to the critically acclaimed \u003cem\u003eA Crack in the Sea\u003c\/em\u003e. Now in paperback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePutnam, the future king of Raftworld, wants more than anything to prove himself. When the water in the Second World starts to become salty and his father won't do anything about it, Putnam sees his chance. He steals a boat and sneaks off toward the source of the salty water. He doesn't know he has a stowaway onboard, an island girl named Artie. As the two face uncertainty and danger in their shared adventure, an extraordinary friendship forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, a hundred years in the past, Rayel, princess of Raftworld, flees to southern waters, escaping an arranged marriage, and foiling a plot to kill her father.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTold in alternating perspectives with Putnam and Artie traveling further and further into the uncharted southern sea—and Rayel, the key to the saltwater mystery, sailing the same sea in her own time—Putnam and Artie must put aside their differences and figure out why the sea is salty before it's too late.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46677531787500,"sku":"9780399545245","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6361753482330.jpg?v=1753020813"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/h-m-bouwman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}