{"product_id":"oscar-from-elsewhere-hardcover","title":"Oscar from Elsewhere - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJaclyn Moriarty\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmazon Best of the Year \u003cbr\u003e AudioFile Earphones Award Winner \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A unique blend of humor, suspense, and magic, unfolding through the instantly recognizable rivalries, affections and foibles of her characters, from Jaclyn Moriarty  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e During a sleepover, a letter comes to five children begging for the urgent assistance of Esther Mettlestone-Staranise, the newly-realized Rain Weaver; she must arrive before 10am on Monday to save an entire town of elves. When they arrive, the children find two incredibly odd things: first, the town of elves, buried under layers of silver; and second, a regular-size boy who, soon after seeing the children, dies. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Oscar is that boy who skipped school in our world on Monday to skate, and found himself in the city of the elves at just the wrong moment: He fled as fast as he could, but not fast enough because the silver wave struck him and he fell down dead. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e And that's just the beginning! At breakneck pace the cousins and friends (and a six year old stowaway elf named Gruffudd, who's a troublemaker) try to stop the clock and rewind the tragedy. Can they do it? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The pleasure is all in the adventure, as only Jaclyn Moriarty can tell it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR THE KINGDOMS AND EMPIRES BOOKS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \"\u003c\/b\u003eA delightfully quirky story with nuance, depth, and a colorful cast of characters, this book begs for multiple readings.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003e(starred)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ★ \"Like a middle-grade version of Terry Pratchett's Discworld--fantasy adventure steeped in humor, with a touch of satire, and set in a whimsical secondary world of the highest order.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Booklist (starred)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Beautifully presented.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eSydney Morning Herald \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Splendidly entertaining.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Kirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"The tale crescendos to an uplifting close that promotes honesty, bravery, and self-confidence.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Publishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJaclyn Moriarty\u003c\/b\u003e is the award-winning author of uniquely creative and readable books for adults and young readers including \u003ci\u003eThe Year of Secret Assignments\u003c\/i\u003e, the Colors of Madeleine trilogy, \u003ci\u003eThe Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Stolen Prince of Cloudburst\u003c\/i\u003e. One of the talented and popular Moriarty sisters (including Liane and Nicola), Jaclyn lives in Sydney, Australia. She is very fond of chocolate, blueberries, and sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 408\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 x 8.6 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 29, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Astonishing Chronicles of Oscar from Elsewhere\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42697247064127,"sku":"9781646142026","price":22.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/cb2e2c9cfc77454a4a908bd139a7713a.webp?v=1765008855","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/oscar-from-elsewhere-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}