{"product_id":"the-minstrel-in-the-tower-9780394895987","title":"The Minstrel in the Tower","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn adventurous rescue set in the time of medieval knights, castles, bandits, and music.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBefore their father returns to France from the Crusades, daring Alice and musical Roger set off on their own journey: to find their long-lost uncle. But on the way, the siblings are kidnapped and locked in an ancient hidden tower. To finish their quest, they need to escape--and fast  Can Alice use her courage to slip away and find help? And can Roger use his musical talents to guide her back before it's too late? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHistory Stepping Stones now feature updated content that emphasizes Common Core and today's renewed interest in nonfiction. Perfect for home, school, and library bookshelves \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGloria Skurzynski \u003c\/b\u003eis an award-winning children's book author. The recipient of the Eugene Emme Award of the American Astronautical Society, she is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Minstrel in the Tower, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eWhat Happened in Hamelin, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThis is Rocket Science\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives with her husband in Boise, Idaho.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Random House Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50726421004562,"sku":"9780394895987","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9399fa45-c76c-4165-ad39-17c17941dfef.jpg?v=1734868784","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-minstrel-in-the-tower-9780394895987","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}