{"product_id":"evangeline-of-the-bayou-9780062680341","title":"Evangeline of the Bayou","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA spooky, funny middle grade adventure with a sassy, memorable heroine and a charming Southern feel, perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo, Kate Messner, and Natalie Lloyd.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwelve-year-old haunt huntress apprentice Evangeline Clement spends her days and nights studying the ways of folk magic, honing her monster-hunting skills while pursuing local bayou banshees and Johnny revenants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith her animal familiar sure to make itself known any day now, the only thing left to do is prove to the council she has heart. Then she will finally be declared a true haunt huntress, worthy of following in the footsteps of her long line of female ancestors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when Evangeline and her grandmother are called to New Orleans to resolve an unusual case, she uncovers a secret that will shake her to the soles of her silver-tipped alligator-skin boots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet in the evocative Louisiana bayou and the vibrant streets of New Orleans, Evangeline's is a tale of loyalty and determination, the powerful bonds of friendship and family, and the courage to trust your gut no matter how terrifying that might be. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEldredge, Jan:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eJan Eldredge was born and raised in Louisiana and is the author of \u003cem\u003eEvangeline of the Bayou\u003c\/em\u003e. She now lives in Florida with her husband, their children, and a house full of cats. When she's not writing, she spends her time reading, going to theme parks, and exploring old cemeteries. She is particularly fascinated with monsters, magic, and all such eldritch things. Learn more about Jan at www.janeldredge.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKuefler, Joseph:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eJoseph Kuefler is the author-illustrator of \u003cem\u003eThe Digger and the Flower\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBeyond the Pond\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRulers of the Playground\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003ePillow Places\u003c\/em\u003e as well as the illustrator of \u003cem\u003eThe Night Is for Darkness\u003c\/em\u003e by Jonathan Stutzman. He lives in Minnesota with his wife and children. You can visit him online at www.josephkuefler.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51200841515282,"sku":"9780062680341","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9740aa23-0531-4821-bbbb-159913f986d3.jpg?v=1744903633","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/evangeline-of-the-bayou-9780062680341","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}