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Curse of the Night Witch - (Emblem Island) by Alex Aster (Paperback)

Curse of the Night Witch - (Emblem Island) by  Alex Aster (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>After changing the fate he has known since birth, twelve-year-old Tor Luna, accompanied by his friends Engle and Melda, must visit the notorious Night Witch to break the curse he now faces.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>A fast-paced series starter steeped in Colombian mythology and full of adventure, perfect for fans of Percy Jackson. Filled with fantasy, action, adventure, and an unforgettable trio of friends.</strong></p><p><em>A Seventeen.com Most Anticipated Book of Summer!<br>A Zibby Owens Summer Reading Pick on Good Morning America!</em></p><p>On Emblem Island all are born knowing their fate. Their lifelines show the course of their life and an emblem dictates how they will spend it.</p><p>Tor Luna was born with a leadership emblem, just like his mother. But he hates his mark and is determined to choose a different path for himself. So, on the annual New Year's Eve celebration, where Emblemites throw their wishes into a bonfire in the hopes of having them granted, Tor wishes for a different power.</p><p>The next morning Tor wakes up to discover a new marking on his skin...the symbol of a curse that has shortened his lifeline, giving him only a week before an untimely death. There is only one way to break the curse, and it requires a trip to the notorious Night Witch.</p><p>With only his village's terrifying, ancient stories as a guide, and his two friends Engle and Melda by his side, Tor must travel across unpredictable Emblem Island, filled with wicked creatures he only knows through myths, in a race against his dwindling lifeline.</p><strong>You'll love <em>Curse of the Night Witch</em> if you're looking for: </strong><li>Multicultural books for children (especially Latinx books)</li><li>Stories based on fascinating mythology</li><li>Your next favorite fantasy series</li><p>Debut author Aster takes inspiration from Colombian folklore to craft a rousing series opener that's both fast-paced and thrilling. As her protagonists face off against a host of horrors, they learn the value of friendship and explore the possibility of changing one's fate in a world where destiny is predetermined.--<strong><em>Publishers Weekly</em>, STARRED review</strong></p><p>Worthy of every magical ounce.--<strong><em>Kirkus Reviews</em>, STARRED review</strong></p>

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