{"product_id":"once-future-paperback","title":"Once \u0026 Future - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCory McCarthy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eA. R. Capetta\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKing Arthur as you've never seen her! This bold, sizzling YA novel reimagines the Once and Future King as a teenage girl determined to save the universe from an evil curse.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eMy name is Ari Helix. I have a magic sword, a cranky wizard, and a revolution to start.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eI've been chased my whole life. As a fugitive refugee in the territory controlled by the tyrannical Mercer corporation, I've always had to hide who I am. Until I found Excalibur. Now I'm done hiding. \u003c\/i\u003e When Ari crash-lands on Old Earth and pulls a magic sword from its ancient resting place, she is revealed to be the newest reincarnation of King Arthur. Then she meets Merlin, who has aged backward over the centuries into a teenager, and together they must break the curse that keeps Arthur coming back. Their quest? Defeat the cruel, oppressive government and bring peace and equality to all humankind. No pressure. \u003cb\u003e* \"All hail this worthier-than-ever, fresh, and affirming reincarnation of the legendary king and her round table of knights which dazzles with heroic flair, humor, and suspense.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCory McCarthy \u003c\/b\u003e(they\/he) and\u003cb\u003e A. R. Capetta \u003c\/b\u003e(all pronouns) are the acclaimed bestselling authors of books for young people. Highlights include: the coauthored \u003ci\u003eOnce \u0026amp; Future\u003c\/i\u003e, an ALA Rainbow List selection and finalist for the New England Book Award; A. R.'s queer genre titles \u003ci\u003eEcho After Echo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Coast, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Brilliant Death \u003c\/i\u003eduology; Cory's cinematic novels \u003ci\u003eBreaking Sky, Now a Major Motion Picture, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e You Were Here\u003c\/i\u003e. The coauthors met while earning MFAs at Vermont College of Fine Arts, and soon after fell in love. During the release party for \u003ci\u003eOnce \u0026amp; Future\u003c\/i\u003e at their local indie bookstore, they became engaged and were married shortly thereafter. They are riotously happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 04, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once \u0026amp; Future\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42690897641535,"sku":"9780316449267","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/bf548026997b73b464da1f0deefa57da.webp?v=1764990480","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/once-future-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}