{"product_id":"the-leopard-behind-the-moon-paperback","title":"The Leopard Behind the Moon - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMayonn Paasewe-Valchev\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautifully rendered coming-of-age story.\"--\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo one knows what lies beyond the magical village door, but Ezomo is determined to find out. Mayonn Paasewe-Valchev's debut is an unforgettable coming-of-age story about friendship, family, and long-standing traditions. The power of storytelling comes to life in this novel perfect for fans of Erin Entrada Kelly, Tracey Baptiste, and Tae Keller.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are three important laws in Ezomo's village: Do not go to The Valley, do not go out at night, and never, ever, ever open the magical door that protects them all. But when Ezomo encounters the leopard believed to have killed his father, he and his two best friends embark on a journey that leads them past the boundaries set by their elders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith his friends by his side, Ezomo chases after the leopard, certain that it has the power to cure all. But in the process, he discovers the truth about his village. And that cautionary tales exist for a reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMayonn Paasewe-Valchev's debut novel balances a gripping adventure with themes of friendship, community, identity, grief, and resilience. Poignant and memorable, Ezomo's story will appeal to fantasy lovers and readers of Grace Lin and Kelly Barnhill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.87 x 7.64 x 5.91 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 18, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766260957472,"sku":"9780062993625","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f313af5eb937546b57f376ab94bfb04e.webp?v=1780288621","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-leopard-behind-the-moon-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}