Beast & Crown
Beast & Crown by Joel Ross is a middle grade fantasy adventure published by HarperCollins on August 22, 2017. This 384-page book presents a thrilling narrative filled with goblins, royals, and magic, centering on the character Ji, a boot boy yearning for freedom from his mundane life. As he embarks on a daring quest to accompany a young nobleman to the Diadem Rite, a magical ritual that determines the heir to the Summer Crown, Ji’s journey promises unexpected twists and a blend of humor and adventure.
Readers will find a richly imaginative world where unlikely heroes confront challenges that will change their lives forever. The story features a mix of action and humor, showcasing Ji’s determination to escape his life of servitude alongside his friends. With elements of fantasy and magic, this book explores themes of friendship and bravery, making it an engaging read for those interested in tales of adventure and mythical creatures.
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“A wildly imaginative world and a plot full of unexpected twists and turns, not to mention plenty of witty banter.” —Sarah Prineas, author of the Magic Thief series
“Out-of-this world magic, laugh-out-loud humor, and a cast of lovable characters.” —Sage Blackwood, author of the Jinx series
“A solid fantasy adventure with several laugh-out-loud moments.” —School Library Journal
A thrilling new middle grade fantasy from Texas Bluebonnet Award winner Joel Ross. Packed with adventure and humor and filled with goblins, royals, and magic, this is a tale of unlikely heroes who embark on a daring quest.
Boot boy Ji is tired of scrubbing soles and untangling shoelaces. He doesn’t want to bow and scrape. All he wants is freedom—for himself and his friends.
He decides to risk everything for a chance to accompany a young nobleman to the Diadem Rite, a magical ritual that chooses the heir to the Summer Crown. Ji doesn’t care about crowns or ceremonies, but he vows that this trip will grant him and his friends new lives, far away from boots and bowing.
What Ji doesn’t know is that he and his friends have a dangerous part to play in the Diadem Rite. One that will change them forever.
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