{"product_id":"the-orphans-wish-9780785240389","title":"The Orphan's Wish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA reimagining of the beloved folktale, Aladdin, set in medieval Germany.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrphaned and alone, Aladdin travels from the streets of his Arab homeland to a strange, faraway place. Growing up in an orphanage, he meets young Lady Kirstyn, whose father is the powerful Duke of Hagenheim. Despite the difference in their stations, Aladdin quickly becomes Kirstyn's favorite companion, and their childhood friendship grows into a bond that time and opposition cannot break.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven as a child, Aladdin works hard, learning all he can from his teachers. Through his integrity, intelligence, and sheer tenacity, he earns a position serving as the duke's steward. But that isn't enough to erase the shame of being forced to steal as a small child--or the fact that he's an orphan with no status. If he ever wants to feel equal to his beautiful and generous friend Kirstyn, he must leave Hagenheim and seek his fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYet once Aladdin departs, Lady Kirstyn becomes a pawn in a terrible plot. Now, Aladdin and Kirstyn must rely on their bond to save her from unexpected danger. But will saving Kirstyn cost Aladdin his newfound status and everything he's worked so hard to obtain?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn enchanting new version of the well-known tale, \u003cem\u003eThe Orphan's Wish \u003c\/em\u003etells a story of courage and loyalty, friendship and love, and reminds us what \"family\" really means.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDickerson, Melanie:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eMelanie Dickerson is a \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author and two-time Christy Award winner. Melanie spends her time daydreaming, researching the most fascinating historical time periods, and writing and editing her happily-ever-afters. Visit her online at MelanieDickerson.com; Facebook: @MelanieDickersonBooks; Twitter: @MelanieAuthor; Instagram: @melaniedickerson123.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomas Nelson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50620233089298,"sku":"9780785240389","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_498f633f-2792-43d1-bf2d-5c764a432a77.jpg?v=1732562037","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-orphans-wish-9780785240389","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}