{"product_id":"aria-and-the-kumara-god-2-astromancer","title":"Aria and the Kumara God #2 Astromancer","description":"\u003cb\u003eEnter the exciting and dangerous world of the Astromancer... This epic magical adventure inspired by Maori mythology is perfect for younger fans of Percy Jackson and Harry Potter\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The stars foretell disaster.\u003cbr\u003e The karakia have not been chanted.\u003cbr\u003e The gods' dues remain unpaid.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eWhen Ruatapu the Ravenous kidnapped Te Kokorangi, keeper of sacred knowledge, the bloodthirsty chief was warned that his ambitions would have dire consequences. Now he is beginning to find out. The crops have failed and humankind faces starvation unless the star Whanui, atua of kumara, can be persuaded to help.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Headstrong Aria and her three fellow apprentice star-gazers begin an impossible climb up into the heavens, on a breakneck race to intercept Whanui on his passage and plead for mercy. But the staircase of vines is on the brink of collapse, they're facing attacks by angry deities, and Matariki is drawing ever nearer...\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e From the world-renowned author of \u003ci\u003eWhale Rider\u003c\/i\u003e comes this spine-tingling, fast-paced sequel to the bestselling \u003ci\u003eAstromancer\u003c\/i\u003e. With fabulous illustrations throughout, \u003ci\u003eAria and the Kumara God\u003c\/i\u003e will captivate readers six years and up. It's the ideal chapter book to read aloud together, either to welcome in the Maori New Year, or at any time of year!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e'Chock full of danger, heroes, old wisdom and new blood. . . . this is an action adventure story where we learn in the best way - by being thoroughly absorbed in a wonderful story.'\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eLOUISE WARD, NZ HERALD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Also available in an award-winning te reo Maori edition translated by Heni Jacob-\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAria Me te Atua o te Kumara\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eDon't miss Aria's bestselling first adventure- \u003ci\u003eThe Astromancer\u003c\/i\u003e!","brand":"Unity Books","offers":[{"title":"Aria and the Kumara God #2 Astromancer","offer_id":46302748934341,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/6679\/3413\/files\/978-1-77695-808-5.jpg?v=1780453009","url":"https:\/\/unitybooks.myshopify.com\/products\/aria-and-the-kumara-god-2-astromancer","provider":"Unity Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}