{"product_id":"the-beast-paperback","title":"The Beast - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlly Condie\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBrendan Reichs\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThrilling, intense, with pulse-pounding chills . . . Everything you could want in a series. --Soman Chainani, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe School for Good and Evil\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling authors Ally Condie and Brendan Reichs co-author another edge-of-your-seat adventure in this darkly suspenseful middle grade series.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNico, Opal, Tyler, Emma, and Logan survived their worst fears come to life, and saved their tiny Pacific Northwest town of Timbers from a monstrous figment invasion. Now they just want to keep their heads down, enjoy Halloween, and explore the secrets of their mysterious houseboat clubhouse. And also figure out their new Torchbearer responsibilities as keepers of the Darkdeep, an ancient whirlpool hidden in Still Cove that can make both dreams and nightmares into reality. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut when a dangerous new breed of figments starts appearing on their own, and the very environment around them begins to spiral out of control, the friends realize they have no idea what they are doing--or how they're supposed to restrain the Darkdeep. They must uncover the pool's origins, as well as those of the freaky Thing in a Jar, a seemingly lifeless green creature Opal believes is communicating with her. To make matters worse, a trashy YouTube series has rolled into town intent on finding the Beast, the legendary local sea monster suddenly stirring up the countryside. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs threats rapidly close in around them, the friends must fight to protect their secrets, defeat new enemies, and save Timbers and all that they love. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTold from alternating points of view, this chilling sequel from bestselling duo Ally Condie and Brendan Reichs will once again have readers sleeping with the lights on.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlly Condie\u003c\/b\u003e is the co-author of \u003ci\u003eThe Darkdeep\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as the author of the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Matched trilogy and of the middle-grade novel \u003ci\u003eSummerlost\u003c\/i\u003e, an Edgar Award finalist for best juvenile mystery. A former English teacher, Ally lives with her husband and four children outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. She has an MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Arts, and is the founder and director of the nonprofit WriteOut Foundation. \u003cbr\u003e allycondie.com; Twitter: @AllyCondie\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eBrendan Reichs\u003c\/b\u003e is the co-author of \u003ci\u003eThe Darkdeep\u003c\/i\u003e and the six-volume Virals series, as well as the author of the instant \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller\u003ci\u003e Nemesis \u003c\/i\u003eand its sequel \u003ci\u003eGenesis\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also a member of the Executive Board for both YALLFEST and YALLWEST literary festivals and has received an MFA in Creative Writing from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife, son, daughter, and a herd of animals that tear up everything.\u003cbr\u003e brendanreichs.com; Twitter: @BrendanReichs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.2 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 27, 2020\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 Beast\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 4.8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42700020482111,"sku":"9781547604784","price":9.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/42c6d9682db17f39fe5a40185da386c0.webp?v=1765015267","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-beast-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}