{"product_id":"glassheart","title":"Glassheart","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Fantasy at its best.\" \u003ci\u003eThe Daily Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With echoes of Susan Cooper, this has all the feel of a classic.\" Sarah Baker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A masterfully written story surging with powerful energy.” Sinéad O''Hart\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn enchanting magical adventure set in the wild moors of Dartmoor – the second middle-grade novel from the author of \u003ci\u003eNevertell\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThrough the glass, the magic is waiting…\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNona and her uncle travel everywhere together, replacing stained-glass windows in war-torn buildings. When a mysterious commission takes them to the lonely moors of Dartmoor, Nona discovers a wild and powerful magic which threatens everything. Can Nona protect those she loves – even if it means fighting darkness itself?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautifully imaginative and rich adventure about determination, courage and the power of love, set in the aftermath of World War Two. Perfect for fans of Abi Elphinstone, Sophie Anderson and Catherine Doyle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for\u003ci\u003e Glassheart\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Orton''s fantastical world is \u003cb\u003ecreepily drawn\u003c\/b\u003e; even better is her understanding of grief, suffering and healing.\" \u003ci\u003eObserver\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eRich and atmospheric\u003c\/b\u003e, Glassheart feels like a long-lost folktale brimming with ghostly magic.” Jennifer Bell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Katharine Orton writes about history as someone who understands it, and about magic as though she could probably do it. \u003cb\u003eShatteringly good\u003c\/b\u003e.” Nick Tomlinson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eGlassheart \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eshimmers with magic and adventure\u003c\/b\u003e ... A story that left a sparkling splinter in my soul.\" Damaris Young\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for\u003ci\u003e Nevertell\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is \u003cb\u003efantasy at its best\u003c\/b\u003e.” \u003ci\u003eDaily Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A coming-of-age tale that’s \u003cb\u003ecompelling, exciting\u003c\/b\u003e and as chilling as the snow-bound landscape in which it is set.” \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Readers will be captivated … \u003cb\u003eA magical, snowy adventure\u003c\/b\u003e perfect for winter nights.” \u003ci\u003eBookTrust\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Featuring themes of bravery, friendship, sorcery and survival, this \u003cb\u003ebeautifully written \u003c\/b\u003estory is ideal for fans of magical adventure tales.” \u003ci\u003eThe Week Junior\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A tale that \u003cb\u003esparkles\u003c\/b\u003e with frosty magic.” Thomas Taylor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Orton''s use of language is \u003cb\u003emasterful\u003c\/b\u003e and her vivid descriptions bring the journey to life … Perfect to snuggle up with on a winter''s afternoon.” \u003ci\u003eReadingZone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It’s an unusual juxtaposition – the harsh world of political prisoners in a forced labour camp versus one of ice castles, spirit children and giant eagles. \u003cb\u003eKatharine Orton pulls it off brilliantly\u003c\/b\u003e.” \u003ci\u003eThe Bookseller\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57321365504382,"sku":"NW9781406385236","price":8.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781406385236.jpg?v=1778698953","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/glassheart","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}