{"product_id":"six-crimson-cranes-9780593300916","title":"Six Crimson Cranes","description":"\u003cb\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\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A dazzling fairytale full of breathtaking storytelling.\"\u003c\/b\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\u003cb\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\/b\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\"\u003cb\u003eFast-paced excitement is balanced with a satisfyingly intricate plot\u003c\/b\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 . . . \u003cb\u003evibrant, fast-paced.\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eELIZABETH LIM grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she was raised on a hearty diet of fairy tales, myths, and songs. Before becoming an author, Elizabeth was a professional film and video game composer, and she still tends to come up with her best book ideas when writing near a piano. An alumna of Harvard College and the Juilliard School, she now lives in New York with her husband and her daughters. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eElizabeth is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSpin the Dawn\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUnravel the Dusk\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSix Crimson Cranes, The Dragon's Promise, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Her Radiant Curse\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also a contributor to Disney's A Twisted Tale series. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVisit her at elizabethlim.com\u003cbr\u003eFollow her on Twitter at @LizLim\u003cbr\u003eFollow her on Instagram at @elimpix\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50600679932178,"sku":"9780593300916","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5e0f4352-80f0-43ba-b860-613b1eab69bc.jpg?v=1732214954","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/six-crimson-cranes-9780593300916","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}