{"product_id":"a-world-without-heroes-9781416997924","title":"A World Without Heroes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA World Without Heroes - Beyonders Book 1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJason tumbles into a quest to save a magical in this #1 New York Times bestselling start to Brandon Mull's Beyonders fantasy series.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJason Walker has often wished his life could be a bit less predictable--until a routine day at the zoo ends with Jason suddenly transporting from the hippo tank to a place unlike anything he's ever seen. In the past, the people of Lyrian welcomed visitors from the Beyond, but attitudes have changed since the wizard emperor Maldor rose to power. The brave resistors who opposed the emperor have been bought off or broken, leaving a realm where fear and suspicion prevail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his search for a way home, Jason meets Rachel, who was also mysteriously drawn to Lyrian from our world. With the help of a few scattered rebels, Jason and Rachel become entangled in a quest to piece together the word of power that can destroy the emperor, and learn that their best hope to find a way home will be to save this world without heroes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Middle Grade Fantasy Readers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis hardcover edition brings Brandon Mull's award-winning storytelling to life with illustrations by Antonio Javier Caparo. The Beyonders series combines portal fantasy elements with classic quest adventure, making it an engaging read for children ages 9-12 who enjoy parallel world stories and magical adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Start of an Epic Journey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the first book in the Beyonders trilogy, A World Without Heroes establishes the richly detailed world of Lyrian and introduces readers to the tyrannical wizard emperor Maldor. Jason and Rachel's mission to collect the syllables of a magical word of power drives this action-packed narrative forward, blending mythology, magic, and heroic adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrandon Mull is the author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUSA TODAY\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Beyonders and Fablehaven series, as well as the bestselling Five Kingdoms, Candy Shop Wars, and Dragonwatch series. He resides in Utah, in a happy little valley near the mouth of a canyon with his wife and four children. Brandon's greatest regret is that he has but one life to give for Gondor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAntonio Javier Caparo is a Cuban-born illustrator and designer. Although much of his early career was spent in graphic design, his passion for animation and comics led him to devote himself to illustration--both traditional and digital. He has been published around the world and has won numerous awards in multiple countries. He lives in Quebec, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aladdin Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680880660754,"sku":"9781416997924","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e3cd3ce7-dd43-409f-8aea-598a96033e71.jpg?v=1733944896","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-world-without-heroes-9781416997924","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}