{"product_id":"monster-and-apprentice-9781665990110","title":"Monster and Apprentice","description":"\u003cb\u003eFor the first printing only! This hardcover features sprayed stenciled edges while the special edition supply lasts.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eAfter a life on the streets Rolan is chosen to apprentice under a feared monster hunter to slay Cryptics--deadly magical creatures born of secrets in this middle grade fantasy perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eWitcher\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDemon Slayer\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRolan Strider has never belonged--not at school, not in the city of Crisanth, and definitely not in the life of his crime-lord father. So when he's caught vandalizing one of the city's lanterns--a serious offense in a world where darkness breeds monsters--he expects prison. Instead, he's claimed by the Arcanist, a legendary warrior who hunts Cryptics: terrifying creatures born from the secrets people hide. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDragged beyond the safety of the city, Rolan is forced to train under Luc's harsh guidance--learning to read, fight, and wield Arcana, the strange power drawn from slain Cryptics. And for the first time, Rolan begins to feel at home. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut the beast Luc has been hunting for years is closer than Rolan ever imagined--and tied to his own past in ways that could destroy them both. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTo survive, Rolan must face the truth, wield the power of the very secrets he fears, and decide who he wants to be in this action-packed adventure: an outlaw, a hero...or something else entirely.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jessica Khoury\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Margaret K. McElderry Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.90w x 1.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781665990110\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJessica Khoury is an acclaimed author whose books for teens and young readers have been translated into over a dozen languages and recognized by awards like the South Carolina Junior Book Award and the Ignyte Award. Her bestselling middle grade debut, \u003ci\u003eThe Mystwick School of Musicraft\u003c\/i\u003e, was named one of Audible's Best Audiobooks of 2019 and is among the Top 20 Most Listened To Children's Books ever. Also, a fantasy cartographer and illustrator, Jess's artwork has appeared in \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers, games, and her own books. Drawing inspiration from her Scottish and Middle Eastern heritage, childhood, and the world around her, she lives in Greenville, South Carolina, with her husband and daughters, spending free time hiking, gaming, and creating new stories.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Jessica Khoury \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48685085720733,"sku":"9781665990110","price":22.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_dde41c1e-4240-43a0-ac8f-27b6ebb7b698.jpg?v=1784714389","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/monster-and-apprentice-9781665990110","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}