The Lock-Eater

The Lock-Eater
Zack Loran Clark
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Hardback
h219 x 143mm - 368pg
18 Jan 2022 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9781984816887
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"Will have readers tumbling through the pages . . . Deeply immersive, full of both heft and humor. " -Soman Chainani, New York Times bestselling author of The School for Good and Evil series* "One of those special books that only comes around every so often . . . An absolute revelation. " -SLJ (starred review) For fans of Nevermoor and Howl' s Moving Castle comes an epic fantasy about a girl with the ability to unlock anything-including the empire' s darkest secrets. Melanie Gate is a foundling with a peculiar talent for opening the unopenable-any lock releases at the touch of her hand. One night, her orphanage is visited by Traveler, a gearling automaton there on behalf of his magical mistress, who needs an apprentice pronto. When Melanie is selected because of her gift, her life changes in a flash, and in more ways than she knows-because Traveler is not at all what he seems. But then, neither is Melanie Gate. So begins an epic adventure sparkling with magic, wit, secret identities, stinky cats, fierce orphan girls, impostor boys, and a foundling and gearling hotly pursued by the most powerful and dangerous wizard in the land. Action-packed yet layered, The Lock-Eater is a mix of lush world-building, high stakes, humor, and emotional heft-a page-turner and so much more. "A new classic . . . Perfect for fans of Ursula LeGuin and Diana Wynne Jones. " -Eliot Schrefer, author of The Lost Rainforest series* "Startlingly deep while maintaining its swift pace. " -BCCB (starred review)"Expansive adventure, intricate worldbuilding, and a memorable cast will immerse readers. " -PW
* An Indie Next List Pick * "As intricate and sparkling as the magical spells [it] describes, [managing] to combine high fantasy with a heart-wrenching passageway through adolescence, queer awakening, and existential mysteries with ease. . . . Clark has crafted one of those special books that only comes around every so often, a delicately balanced fantasy and coming-of-age novel that will resonate with adults and children alike. A must-purchase . . . this philosophical fantasy is an absolute revelation for an adolescent child yearning for adventure and knowing oneself. -School Library Journal (starred review) "Expansive adventure, intricate worldbuilding, and a memorable cast, [this] cozy fantasy set amid the beginnings of a wizard war [features] close friendships and a sweet queer crush. [A] flowing, vivid prose style [will] immerse readers. " -Publishers Weekly "Features Melanie' s first romantic crush, a motley crew of magical beings, a fair amount of deception, and a startlingly deep contemplation on what being alive means. In fact, this novel offers remarkable morsels of philosophical perspectives while maintaining its swift pace, as the characters live through events that challenge their assumptions about violence, morality, and mortality. Long after Melanie and Traveler, both worthy protagonists, have faded from memory, those ethical questions may still percolate with young readers. " -BCCB (starred review) "Will delight middle-grade fantasy fans . . . An entertaining page-turner. " -GeekMom "An orphan who can open any lock at will, is swept away on an adventure that will test her understanding of the political world around her. A great story, filled with unexpected turns, balanced characters, and an undeniable charm. " -Rosie Lee-Parks, bookseller at Readers' Books, Sonoma, CA An epic tapestry threaded with rich lore, vibrant characters, and a twisting plot that will have readers tumbling through the pages. Marrying the zany inventiveness of Alice in Wonderland with the thorough magical world-building of Howl' s Moving Castle, Clark creates a deeply immersive fantasy, full of both heft and humor, that' s sure to stay with young readers long after its final page is turned. " -Soman Chainani, New York Times bestselling author of The School for Good and Evil series "Zack Loran Clark has spun a new classic. Perfect next read for fans of timeless favorites by Ursula LeGuin and Diana Wynne Jones. " -Eliot Schrefer, two-time National Book Award finalist and author of The Lost Rainforest series
Zack Loran Clark is a writer and editor of children' s books, and the co-author of The Adventurers Guild trilogy. A lifelong fantasy nerd, avid Dungeons & Dragons player, and aspiring sorcerer, he lives with his husband and their dog in Brooklyn, New York.
Status: Indent title, imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781984816887
Published: 18 Jan 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: Crown Books for Young Readers
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Format: Hardback
Height: 219mm
Width: 143mm
Spine: 29mm
Weight: 471g
Pages: 368

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