{"product_id":"the-tale-of-gwyn-1-paperback","title":"The Tale of Gwyn, 1 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCynthia Voigt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn a fantastical kingdom ravaged by famine and poverty, the prospect of hope lies with a mythical masked hero in this, the first book in the Tales of the Kingdom series from Newbery Medalist Cynthia Voigt.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn a distant time, a kingdom is starving. With winter upon them, there is little hope, except for the legend of Jackaroo: a masked outlaw who comes at night to aid the destitute and helpless. But Gwyn, the innkeeper's daughter, is too practical for false hopes. She believes Jackaroo is nothing more than a fairy tale told to keep children hopeful till the next sunrise. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThen Gwyn is forced to seek refuge in an abandoned house, and while scavenging for supplies, she comes across...a mask? A sword? A cloak? Could these belong to the fabled Jackaroo? As Gwyn searches for answers, she discovers that the heart of a hero goes far beyond a mask. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Previously published as \u003ci\u003eJackaroo\u003c\/i\u003e, this classic tale features a new look and a new title.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCynthia Voigt won the Newbery Medal for \u003ci\u003eDicey's Song\u003c\/i\u003e, the Newbery Honor Award for \u003ci\u003eA Solitary Blue\u003c\/i\u003e, and the National Book Award Honor for \u003ci\u003eHomecoming\u003c\/i\u003e, all part of the beloved Tillerman Cycle. She is also the author of many other celebrated books for middle grade and teen readers, including \u003ci\u003eIzzy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Willy-Nilly\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eJackaroo\u003c\/i\u003e. She was awarded the Margaret A. Edwards Award in 1995 for her work in literature, and the Katahdin Award in 2004. She lives in Maine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.1 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 26, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771961114912,"sku":"9781481421805","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d787e48b281828131ec593f4647e1920.webp?v=1780398316","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-tale-of-gwyn-1-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}