{"product_id":"the-guardian-of-whispers-9798986162904","title":"The Guardian of Whispers","description":"\u003cp\u003eNot long into fifth grade, ten-year-old twins Frank and Jon Reed undergo extraordinary changes: \u003cstrong\u003eFrank starts reading minds. Jon can see the future. But every magical gift has a cost.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe constant voices whispering in Frank's head won't stop. He can't sleep or even think. Horrifying nightmares plague Jon, making it harder and harder for him to wake up. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir hope lies at West Hills School for the Perceptually Gifted, a boarding school in the Pacific Northwest, and the only place they can learn to control their powers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoving to a new school means making new friends, meeting new teachers, and being required to live thousands of miles from their family. At least they have each other . . . until \u003cstrong\u003ea dangerous relic, the Guardian of Whispers, goes missing\u003c\/strong\u003e. All evidence of the theft points to Jon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e With the school board on the verge of expelling Jon for the crime, Frank, his friends, and a grouchy old gifts teacher must catch the real culprit and clear Jon's name. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Guardian of Whispers is the first book in the middle grade kid's fantasy series The Reeds of West Hills. Fans of Rick Riordan and TJ Klune's The House in the Cerulean Sea will enjoy this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePadgett, B. E.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - B. E. Padgett is a poet and children's author in the Pacific Northwest. She was a student affairs professional at Everett Community College before pursuing her passion for writing and storytelling. She graduated with a B. A. in English: Professional and Creative Writing at Central Washington University. She was editor-in-chief at Manastash Literary Journal and event coordinator for Poetry Northwest. Growing up in a loud and chaotic family of eight inspired her to create stories about sibling connections and challenges. Although she enjoys many things in life, she considers being an auntie one of her biggest joys. She is best known for her series The Reeds of West Hills. Her hobbies include crocheting stuffed animals, dress up tea parties, graphic design, illustration, whistling and reading.","brand":"Emerald Forest Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50661110513938,"sku":"9798986162904","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cbae0139-41f9-4779-81bd-611c8ed510f7.jpg?v=1751121354","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-guardian-of-whispers-9798986162904","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}