{"title":"Justina Ireland","description":"\u003cp\u003eJustina Ireland crafts immersive tales that blend \u003cem\u003esci-fi\u003c\/em\u003e and fantasy within vividly imagined worlds. Her stories often explore themes of identity and resilience, bringing to life young adult characters who navigate complex challenges and richly layered histories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thrilling adventures that span from gripping historical fantasy in \u003cem\u003eChildren's Books\u003c\/em\u003e to expansive narratives set in iconic universes like \u003cstrong\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ireland’s works resonate across graphic novels and novels alike, appealing to fans of dynamic, thought-provoking storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"deathless-divide-by-justina-ireland-9781789090895","title":"Deathless Divide","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge range 14+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the fall of Summerland, Jane McKeene hoped her life would get simpler: Get out of town, stay alive, and head west to California to find her mother. But nothing is easy when you're a girl trained in putting down the restless dead, and a devastating loss on the road to a protected village called Nicodemus has Jane questioning everything she thought she knew about surviving in 1880s America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's more, this safe haven is not what it appears—as Jane discovers when she sees familiar faces from Summerland amid this new society. Caught between mysteries and lies, the undead, and her own inner demons, Jane soon finds herself on a dark path of blood and violence that threatens to consume her. But she won't be in it alone. Katherine Deveraux never expected to be allied with Jane McKeene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut after the hell she has endured, she knows friends are hard to come by—and that Jane needs her too, whether Jane wants to admit it or not. Watching Jane's back, however, is more than she bargained for, and when they both reach a breaking point, it's up to Katherine to keep hope alive—even as she begins to fear that there is no happily-ever-after for girls like her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46418379538668,"sku":"9781789090895","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27437993482824.jpg?v=1746481694"},{"product_id":"dread-nation-by-justina-ireland-9781789090871","title":"Dread Nation","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the 2019 Locus Award for Young Adult Novel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShortlisted for the 2019 Hugo Awards: Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge range 14 to 18\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA story of the undead like you've never read before, Justina Ireland's \u003ci\u003eDread Nation\u003c\/i\u003e is a fresh, stunning, and powerful meditation on race in America wrapped in an alternate-history adventure where Confederate and Union soldiers rise from the dead at the end of the Civil War.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJane McKeene was born two days before the dead began to walk the battlefields of Civil War-era America—derailing the War Between the States and changing the nation forever. In this new nation, safety for all depends on the work of a few, and laws like the Native and Negro Re-education Act require certain children to attend combat schools to learn to put down the dead. But there are also opportunities—and Jane is studying to become an Attendant, trained in both weaponry and etiquette to protect the well-to-do. It's a chance for a better life for Negro girls like Jane. After all, not even being the daughter of a wealthy white Southern woman could save her from society's expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut that's not a life Jane wants. Almost finished with her education at Miss Preston's School of Combat in Baltimore, Jane is set on returning to her Kentucky home and doesn't pay much mind to the politics of the eastern cities, with their talk of returning America to the glory of its days before the dead rose. But when families around Baltimore County begin to go missing, Jane is caught in the middle of a conspiracy, one that finds her in a desperate fight for her life against some powerful enemies. And the restless dead, it would seem, are the least of her problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt once provocative, terrifying, and darkly subversive, \u003ci\u003eDread Nation\u003c\/i\u003e is Justina Ireland's stunning vision of an America both foreign and familiar—a country on the brink, at the explosive crossroads where race, humanity, and survival meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Will catch readers off-guard with its blend of genres: it starts out as an historical thriller but then tosses in hard hits of mystery, dystopian reimagining, romance, and humour. Jane's voice reads familiar to more contemporary considerations of Black girlhood, with elements such as beauty standards, colourism, and friendships.' - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46418406736108,"sku":"9781789090871","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27437753482824.jpg?v=1746483123"},{"product_id":"chaos-flame-by-tessa-gratton-9780241609781","title":"Chaos \u0026 Flame","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scorchingly sexy and inclusive YA romantasy that is sure to be the talk of TikTok!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn assassin, a soldier, a prince... and a deadly game of power, where no one knows the rules. Prepare to enter the world of \u003cem\u003eChaos \u0026amp; Flame\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Darling Seabreak's family were murdered by the ruthless House Dragon, she swore she'd get revenge. And as a deadly assassin, there's no one she'd rather take out than their bloodthirsty war general, Talon Goldhoard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTalon Goldhoard has no problem defending his lands from threats—even ones he hates, like the whispers of madness that surround his brother, the High Prince. So when he battles a ferocious girl who looks exactly like the one Caspian has painted obsessively, repeatedly, for years, Talon knows he must capture her alive—and find out exactly what kind of a threat she really is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat Talon is unprepared for is the thrilling chaos that Darling will bring into his life. With the world they both know appearing to catch fire all around them, these unlikely allies must navigate a game of power, betrayal, destiny—and love—that neither of them could ever have expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46529878294764,"sku":"9780241609781","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27897143482273.jpg?v=1749236148"},{"product_id":"star-wars-the-high-republic-the-edge-of-balance-vol-1-by-justina-ireland-9781974725885","title":"Star Wars: The High Republic: The Edge of Balance, Vol. 1","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA massive, interconnected cross-publisher initiative focused on an all-new era of \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e storytelling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the era of the High Republic and expansion across the stars is at its height. As trusted guardians of peace, the renowned Jedi protect the Republic and shine their light on those exploring the darkest reaches of the galaxy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e© \u0026amp; TM 2021 LUCASFILM LTD\u003cbr\u003eCopyright © 2021 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the aftermath of the Hyperspace Disaster, young Jedi Knight, Lily Tora-Asi is assigned to help displaced civilians relocate to Banchii, a newly inhabited planet in the Inugg system far in the outer rim. Banchii is the site of a new Jedi temple led by Master Arkoff, Lily’s Wookiee mentor, who imagines the temple as a place of peace for new inhabitants and for those who are travelling beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile balancing the arrival of incoming settlers with the strange mysteries of this remote outpost, Lily wonders if she’s doing enough to bring peace to the galaxy. But when hidden dangers begin to emerge, the young Jedi will face her greatest challenge yet...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46532854350060,"sku":"9781974725885","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2039963482891.jpg?v=1749335862"},{"product_id":"star-wars-insider-the-high-republic-starlight-stories-trade-edition-by-charles-soule-9781787745209","title":"Star Wars Insider: The High Republic: Starlight Stories (Trade Edition)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official magazine of the \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e saga presents an amazing collection of exclusive illustrated \u003ci\u003eStar Wars: The High Republic\u003c\/i\u003e short stories, written by \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling authors Charles Soule, Justina Ireland, and Cavan Scott. This collection includes concept art illustration and original art by Louie De Martinis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow in a special digest edition! Experience the galaxy centuries before the struggle of the rebel alliance against the galactic empire. This compendium of stories from the High Republic era is collected from the pages of \u003ci\u003eStar Wars Insider\u003c\/i\u003e for the first time. Characters such as Joss and Pikka Adren, Burryaga Agaburry, Avar Kriss, Nib Assek, and Mikkel Sutmani feature in a variety of adventures aboard the Starlight Beacon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling authors Charles Soule, Justina Ireland, and Cavan Scott. Plus, enjoy in-depth interviews with the story architects behind the bestselling multimedia project. Stories included: \u003ci\u003eGo Together\u003c\/i\u003e by Charles Soule, \u003ci\u003eFirst Duty\u003c\/i\u003e by Cavan Scott, \u003ci\u003eHidden Danger\u003c\/i\u003e by Justina Ireland, \u003ci\u003ePast Mistakes\u003c\/i\u003e by Cavan Scott, and \u003ci\u003eShadows Remain\u003c\/i\u003e by Justina Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46705204265196,"sku":"9781787745209","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13981133482824.jpg?v=1754005140"},{"product_id":"star-wars-the-acolyte-wayseeker-by-justina-ireland-9781804948316","title":"Star Wars: The Acolyte: Wayseeker","description":"A new addition to the bestselling High Republic series! Set before Disney's smash-hit TV series THE ACOLYTE, this title tells the story of fan-favourite character Vernestra Rwoh.\n\nSET IN THE ERA OF STAR WARS- THE HIGH REPUBLIC\n\nBefore The Acolyte, Vernestra Rwoh must find her place in the Jedi Order.\n\nVernestra Rwoh has spent over a decade exploring the Outer Rim as a Wayseeker, answering to no other authority but the Force itself. When a request from the Jedi Council orders her back to Coruscant, Vernestra initially refuses, feeling that her first priority should be to the beings she's already serving.\n\nBut after Jedi Master Indara arrives to ask for Vernestra's aid in person, Vernestra finds herself pulled back into Coruscant's complicated world of Republic politics and underworld crime. As the two delve further into their investigation, and the lines between Jedi and Republic business blur, and Vernestra must reconsider what it means to serve for Light and Life.","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288799920364,"sku":"9781804948316","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4628a90afd6553d46f0aa593abfb094e.jpg?v=1770604316"},{"product_id":"dread-nation-by-justina-ireland-9780062570611","title":"Dread Nation","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller; 6 starred reviews!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt once provocative, terrifying, and darkly subversive, \u003cem\u003eDread Nation\u003c\/em\u003e is Justina Ireland's stunning vision of an America both foreign and familiar—a country on the brink, at the explosive crossroads where race, humanity, and survival meet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJane McKeene was born two days before the dead began to walk the battlefields of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania—derailing the War Between the States and changing the nation forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this new America, safety for all depends on the work of a few, and laws like the Native and Negro Education Act require certain children attend combat schools to learn to put down the dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut there are also opportunities—and Jane is studying to become an Attendant, trained in both weaponry and etiquette to protect the well-to-do. It's a chance for a better life for Negro girls like Jane. After all, not even being the daughter of a wealthy white Southern woman could save her from society's expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut that's not a life Jane wants. Almost finished with her education at Miss Preston's School of Combat in Baltimore, Jane is set on returning to her Kentucky home and doesn't pay much mind to the politics of the eastern cities, with their talk of returning America to the glory of its days before the dead rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut when families around Baltimore County begin to go missing, Jane is caught in the middle of a conspiracy, one that finds her in a desperate fight for her life against some powerful enemies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the restless dead, it would seem, are the least of her problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Abundant action, thoughtful worldbuilding, and a brave, smart, and skillfully drawn cast entertain as Ireland illustrates the ignorance and immorality of racial discrimination and examines the relationship between equality and freedom.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e, \"An Anti-Racist Children's and YA Reading List\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47642842136812,"sku":"9780062570611","price":46.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780062570611-dread-nation.jpg?v=1779159934"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/justina-ireland.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}