The Verdigris Pawn

The Verdigris Pawn
Alysa Wishingrad
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Paperback
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2 Aug 2022 US
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9780062908063
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A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION! A boy who underestimates his power . . . A girl with a gift long thought lost . . . A Land ready for revolution . . . The heir to the Land should be strong. Fierce. Ruthless. At least, that' s what Beau' s father has been telling him his whole life, since Beau is the exact opposite of what the heir should be. With little control over his future, Beau is kept locked away, just another pawn in his father' s quest for ultimate power. That is, until Beau meets a girl who shows him the secrets his father has kept hidden. For the first time, Beau begins to question everything he' s ever been told and sets off in search of a rebel who might hold the key to setting things right. Teaming up with a fiery runaway boy, their mission quickly turns into something far greater as sinister forces long lurking in the shadows prepare to make their final move-no matter what the cost. But it just might be Beau who wields the power he seeks . . . if he can go from pawn to player before the Land tears itself apart.
A rich, inventive, captivating story of big injustices and small heroes, The Verdigris Pawn nods to classic fantasy while asking questions deeply relevant to our world. A magical adventure that readers will adore. --Anne Ursu, author of The Lost Girl Heartfelt, hopeful, and charming, The Verdigris Pawn is a deftly crafted tale that weaves adventure with purpose, beautifully illustrating how kids can change the world. --Heather Kassner, author of The Plentiful Darkness With vibrant characters readers can' t help but cheer for, Wishingrad' s debut is a tribute to the beauty of both language and story. Filled with magic, suspense, and a shifting landscape of who is friend and who is foe, The Verdigris Pawn expertly explores the double-edged swords of power, loyalty and righteousness. A gorgeous and unforgettable book. --Rebecca K. S. Ansari, author of The Missing Piece of Charlie O' Reilly and The In-Between
Alysa Wishingrad spent many years working in theater, film, and TV before returning to her roots as a writer. When she' s not writing she' s probably out walking her dogs, taking a run, or seeing as much theater as she possibly can. Alysa lives in the Hudson Valley of New York with her family, two dogs and three cats. The Verdigris Pawn is her debut novel. Visit her at www. alysawishingrad. com.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780062908063
Published: 2 Aug 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: HarperCollins
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Paperback
Pages: 368

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