{"product_id":"the-ogress-and-the-orphans-9781643754017","title":"The Ogress and the Orphans","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003eBestseller, National Book Award finalist, and instant fantasy classic about the power of community, generosity, books, and baked goods, from the author of the beloved Newbery Medal winner \u003ci\u003eThe Girl Who Drank the Moon.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Stone-in-the-Glen is a once-lovely town that has fallen on hard times. The beautiful Library burned down; the dazzling, dragon-slaying Mayor offers more speeches than action. And for all their resourcefulness, the fourteen clever Orphans at the Orphan House still struggle to get enough to eat. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When a mysterious neighbor begins leaving baked goods and other gifts around Stone-in-the-Glen, the Orphans start to explore the history and possibilities of their town. Then one day, a child goes missing from the Orphan House. At the Mayor's accusation, all eyes turn to the Ogress who lives nearby--a stranger to the townsfolk (or so they think). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e How can the Orphans share the story of the Ogress's goodness with people who refuse to listen? And how can they help their misguided neighbors see the real villain in their midst? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Perfect for a cozy read-aloud, this modern parable about the magic of stories and kindness features a readers' discussion guide. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDON'T MISS THESE OTHER ACCLAIMED BOOKS BY KELLY BARNHILL: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Mostly True Story of Jack\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIron Hearted Violet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Witch's Boy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Girl Who Drank the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKelly Barnhill \u003c\/b\u003eis a bestselling author of books for children and adults, including \u003ci\u003eThe Girl Who Drank the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the Newbery Medal; \u003ci\u003eThe Ogress and the Orphans\u003c\/i\u003e, a National Book Award finalist; and the highly acclaimed novels for young readers \u003ci\u003eThe Witch's Boy, Iron Hearted Violet, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Mostly True Story of Jack\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also a winner of the World Fantasy Award and has been a finalist for the Minnesota Book Award, the Andre Norton Nebula Award, and the PEN America Literary Award. Kelly lives in Minnesota with her husband and three children, and she invites you to visit her online at kellybarnhill.com or on Bluesky @kellybarnhill.bsky.social.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50579459375378,"sku":"9781643754017","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_76a168c3-4987-40eb-8c2e-2f507be0015d.jpg?v=1748685419","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-ogress-and-the-orphans-9781643754017","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}