{"product_id":"the-night-parade-9781492623274","title":"The Night Parade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor fans of \u003cem\u003eCoraline\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSpirited Away\u003c\/em\u003e comes a diverse fantasy debut steeped in Japanese mythology about a girl and a deadly curse.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe last thing thirteen-year-old Saki Yamamoto wants to do for her summer vacation is trade in exciting Tokyo for the antiquated rituals and bad cell reception of her grandmother's village. Preparing for the Obon ceremony is boring. Then the local kids take interest in Saki and she sees an opportunity for some fun, even if it means disrespecting her family's ancestral shrine on a malicious dare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut as Saki rings the sacred bell, the darkness shifts. A death curse has been invoked...and Saki has three nights to undo it. With the help of three spirit guides and some unexpected friends, Saki must prove her worth--or say goodbye to the world of the living forever...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Night Parade\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFantasy fans and kids 11 to 14 who love \u003cem\u003eSpirited Away\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKids and teens looking for creepy, suspenseful stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults looking for diverse books for kids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMythology fans and kids 12 to 14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 2017 Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Kids' Indie Next Pick\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 2017 Freeman Book Award Winner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTanquary, Kathryn:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Kathryn Tanquary is a graduate of Knox College with a B.A. in Creative Writing. She currently resides in Japan as a teacher of English as a Foreign Language in the Gunma Prefecture.","brand":"Sourcebooks Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50629258674450,"sku":"9781492623274","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0a27de30-be97-4614-8b36-fbd13b950bb1.jpg?v=1732726051","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-night-parade-9781492623274","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}