{"product_id":"the-blade-of-shattered-hope-9781442408715","title":"The Blade of Shattered Hope","description":"Things have changed for Atticus Higginbottom. After the near catastrophe in the Fourth Reality, Tick's being homeschooled in the fields of science, trying to master the mysterious Chi'karda. But just as he begins to make progress, Mistress Jane reappears, now hideously scarred and much more powerful. She has tapped into the universe's darkest secret to create the Blade of Shattered Hope, and in her quest to attain a Utopian Reality for the future of mankind, she's ready to risk billions of lives--including those of Tick's parents and sisters--to set her plan in motion. Her vengeance knows no bounds and when rumors begin to circulate about the secret scientific experiments taking place at the Factory, Tick and his friends--Sato, Sofia, and Paul--are faced with their most dangerous task yet. And they must not fail; for if they do, the entire universe could cease to exist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJames Dashner was born and raised in a small town in Georgia. His love of books and writing made him dream of being an author someday, and he still can't believe his dream has come true. He is the author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Maze Runner series, the Infinity Ring series, and the 13th Reality series. Visit him online at JamesDashner.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBrandon Dorman is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eBe Glad Your Nose is on Your Face \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Wizard\u003c\/i\u003e, both by Jack Prelutsky; and\u003ci\u003e The Christmas Sweater \u003c\/i\u003eby Glenn Beck. He received a degree in fine arts from Brigham Young University--Idaho and lives in Puyallup, Washington, with his family.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Aladdin Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50504510669074,"sku":"9781442408715","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_62c9743f-9fcb-4fac-92c5-33b8a893bbf6.jpg?v=1730821106","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-blade-of-shattered-hope-9781442408715","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}