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Emblem Island Books

In order from Curse of the Night Witch to Curse of the Forgotten City
Curse of the Night Witch
Curse of the Forgotten City
Curse of the Night Witch
Curse of the Night Witch
Curse of the Forgotten City
chapter • 352 Pages
Curse of the Night Witch
#1 in Series
Book #1

Curse of the Night Witch

Written and illustrated by Alex Aster
8 - 12
Reading age
352
Page count
185
Words per page
Apr 27, 2021
Publication date
Paperback
$7.99
$7.59

Summary

An #ownvoices fast-paced series starter steeped in Colombian mythology and full of adventure, perfect for fans of Aru Shah and the End of Time and Percy Jackson. Filled with fantasy, action, adventure, and an unforgettable trio of friends.A Seventeen.com Most Anticipated Book of Summer!A Zibby Owens Summer Reading Pick on Good Morning America!On Emblem Island all are born knowing their fate. Their lifelines show the course of their life and an emblem dictates how they will spend it.Twelve-year-old Tor Luna was born with a leadership emblem, just like his mother. But he hates his mark and is determined to choose a different path for himself. So, on the annual New Year’s Eve celebration, where Emblemites throw their wishes into a bonfire in the hopes of having them granted, Tor wishes for a different power.The next morning Tor wakes up to discover a new marking on his skin…the symbol of a curse that has shortened his lifeline, giving him only a week before an untimely death. There is only one way to break the curse, and it requires a trip to the notorious Night Witch.With only his village’s terrifying, ancient stories as a guide, and his two friends Engle and Melda by his side, Tor must travel across unpredictable Emblem Island, filled with wicked creatures he only knows through myths, in a race against his dwindling lifeline.You’ll love Curse of the Night Witch if you’re looking for: Summer reading for tweens and teens ages 11-14Multicultural books for children (especially Latinx books)Stories based on fascinating mythologyYour next favorite fantasy series for girls ages 9-12”Debut author Aster takes inspiration from Colombian folklore to craft a rousing series opener that’s both fast-paced and thrilling. As her protagonists face off against a host of horrors, they learn the value of friendship and explore the possibility of changing one’s fate in a world where destiny is predetermined.”–Publishers Weekly, STARRED review”Worthy of every magical ounce.”–Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review

Emblem Island Series

Published from 2021 - 2022
2 books
chapter • 352 Pages
Curse of the Night Witch
Paperback
$7.99$7.59
chapter • 336 Pages
Curse of the Forgotten City
#2 in Series
Paperback
$7.99$7.59
Year#TitlePages
20211Curse of the Night Witch352
20222Curse of the Forgotten City336

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