Quest for the Crystal Crown
Quest for the Crystal Crown

Quest for the Crystal Crown

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8 - 12
Reading age
288
Page count
660L
Lexile measure
Feb 11, 2020
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A hidden lost world. A powerful crystal crown. This gripping fantasy adventure (inspired by a real kid’s idea) doubles as a creative writing guide for young writers! An enchanted arrow pierces the wall of Hillview–the city is under attack! Years ago, a powerful crystal crown was stolen from a group of magic wielders called Lysors. Lacking the crown’s protection, the Lysors hid themselves behind the city walls, shut off from the rest of the world. But with danger upon them once more, can Laura, a spunky girl with a knack for adventure, journey outside Hillview . . . and reclaim the crystal crown? “Changing kids’ lives, one story at a time” is the motto of the Story Pirates, a group of professional comedians and teachers who bring kids’ writing to life in animated short films, on their hit podcast, and in theaters and schools across America. Like the first two books, Stuck in the Stone Age and Digging Up Danger, this imaginative fantasy is based on an idea from a real kid! The story is also a jumping-off point for an introduction to the basics of creative writing. With the help of Story Pirate Captain Vincent Rolo and the Fantasy Creation Zone, readers can use this novel as inspiration to create their OWN great fantasy adventure!

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      Author
      Annabeth Bondor-Stone

      Annabeth Bondor-Stone is the coauthor of Time Tracers and the Shivers the Pirate series. She is a producer for the Story Pirates and a mentor with WriteGirl, an organization that empowers teen girls through creative writing. Her plays have been produced in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Louisville.

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      Connor White

      Connor White is the coauthor of Time Tracers and the Shivers the Pirate series. When he is not writing books, Connor is a director and producer for the Story Pirates, an arts organization that teaches kids creative writing, then turns their stories into a sketch comedy show.

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      Joe Todd-Stanton

      Joe Todd-Stanton grew up in Brighton and was taught to draw by his mother, who is also an illustrator. Stanton has been commissioned to work for clients such as Oxford University Press, Usborne Publishing and Aquila magazine. His second picture book, The Secret of Black Rock, won the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize for Best Illustrated Book, and he was nominated for a 2018 Eisner for Arthur and the Golden Rope.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780593120637
    Publication Date
    February 11, 2020
    Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    February 1, 2020
    Page Count
    288
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2019005379
    Lexile® Level
    660L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~P
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~4.3

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