{"product_id":"six-crimson-cranes-elizabeth-lim-hardcover","title":"Six Crimson Cranes -- Elizabeth Lim, Hardcover","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER - A princess in exile, a shapeshifting dragon, six enchanted cranes, and an unspeakable curse... Drawing from fairy tales and East Asian folklore, this original fantasy from the author of \u003ci\u003eSpin the Dawn\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eShadow and Bone\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A dazzling fairytale full of breathtaking storytelling.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e --Stephanie Garber, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eCaraval\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShiori'anma, the only princess of Kiata, has a secret. Forbidden magic runs through her veins. Normally she conceals it well, but on the morning of her betrothal ceremony, Shiori loses control. At first, her mistake seems like a stroke of luck, forestalling the wedding she never wanted. But it also catches the attention of Raikama, her stepmother. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA sorceress in her own right, Raikama banishes the young princess, turning her brothers into cranes. She warns Shiori that she must speak of it to no one: for with every word that escapes her lips, one of her brothers will die. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePenniless, voiceless, and alone, Shiori searches for her brothers, and uncovers a dark conspiracy to seize the throne. Only Shiori can set the kingdom to rights, but to do so she must place her trust in a paper bird, a mercurial dragon, and the very boy she fought so hard not to marry. And she must embrace the magic she's been taught all her life to forswear--no matter what the cost. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWeaving together elements of The Wild Swans, Cinderella, the legend of Chang E, and the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, Elizabeth Lim has crafted a fantasy like no other, and one that will stay with readers long after they've turned the last page. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eA stunning remake of a fairytale\u003ci\u003e. \u003ci\u003eSix Crimson Cranes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect blend of whimsy and ferociousness, \u003c\/strong\u003e with twists and turns that will tug at your heartstrings\u003ci\u003e.\" --\u003c\/i\u003eChloe Gong\u003ci\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eThese Violent Delights\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eFast-paced excitement is balanced with a satisfyingly intricate plot\u003c\/strong\u003e that weaves in elements from Western fairy tales and East Asian folklore.\" --\u003ci\u003eSLJ, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A richly imagined landscape . . . \u003cstrong\u003evibrant, fast-paced.\u003c\/strong\u003e\"\n\n--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elizabeth Lim\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\/6\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 464\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.3\" H x 5.4\" L x 1.7\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780593300916\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47019155095706,"sku":"9780593300916","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3015\/4138\/files\/9780593300916_15f7f07a-7fd9-44c3-bf73-51566ac579ce.jpg?v=1769571236","url":"https:\/\/unclejonsbookfactory.com\/products\/six-crimson-cranes-elizabeth-lim-hardcover","provider":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}