{"product_id":"swallows-dance-9781772781076","title":"Swallow's Dance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow in paperback, a USBBY Outstanding International Book set in the myth-rich culture of Bronze Age Crete. When a volcano cuts short the coming-of-age training of a young priestess, she must find the strength within herself to ensure the survival of her family.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeira is about to start her initiation as a priestess when her world is turned upside down. A violent earthquake leaves her home--and her family--in pieces. And the earth goddess hasn't finished with the island yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith her family, Leira flees across the sea to Crete, expecting sanctuary. But a volcanic eruption throws the entire world into darkness. After the resulting tsunami, society descends into chaos; the status and privilege of being noble-born are reduced to nothing. With her injured mother and elderly nurse, Leira must find the strength and resourcefulness within herself to find safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA thrilling new Bronze Age survival story from the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eDragonfly Song\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNim's Island\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOrr, Wendy:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Award-winning author Wendy Orr was born in Edmonton, Alberta and has since lived around the world, including several years in Colorado, France, and England. Wendy's many books for children have been published in twenty-seven countries. Prominent among them is Nim's Island, which was made into the 2008 film of the same name. Dragonfly Song, a spiritual predecessor of Swallow's Dance, was a finalist for the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award. Wendy lives in Melbourne, Australia.","brand":"Pajama Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50362927350034,"sku":"9781772781076","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_60e267ac-5718-4a73-821c-f55154fc5e1d.jpg?v=1728399148","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/swallows-dance-9781772781076","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}