{"product_id":"survival-of-the-elements-matthew-albren-9781494822842","title":"Survival of the Elements: The Story of Xavier Key","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by Lisa McMann's \u003ci\u003eThe Unwanteds\u003c\/i\u003e and later Suzanne Collins's \u003ci\u003eThe Hunger Games\u003c\/i\u003e, the young-adult fantasy adventure \u003ci\u003eSurvival of the Elements\u003c\/i\u003e offers a fresh perspective on a dystopian future. Written by twelve-year-old author Matthew Albren, the tale begins on a small island during its semiannual banishment meeting, known simply as \u003ci\u003ethe days\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLike every twelve-year-old boy before him, Xavier Key's time has come to leave home-and face imminent death. Forced to compete in a personal battle against the elements that will likely destroy him, the young boy must survive four arenas; and in order to earn the right to return to society, Xavier's self-sufficiency, battle savvy, intelligence, and courage must hold up against the elements of earth, air, water, and fire. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA coming-of-age adventure that touches on themes of friendship and believing in oneself, \u003ci\u003eSurvival of the Elements\u003c\/i\u003e follows the suspenseful and inspiring journey of a boy who discovers the dark truth behind the sinister powers controlling his world while fighting for his life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacing down demons and overcoming betrayal are just a few of the grim obstacles young Xavier must face. Does he have what it takes to survive-and save his homeland?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Matthew Albren\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1494822849\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781494822842\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/20\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 106\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.25d","brand":"Matthew Albren","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48458879271167,"sku":"9781494822842","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5b4bb8bb-ebc7-4b3e-b3e5-99c30b8f4fb8.jpg?v=1777407165","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/survival-of-the-elements-matthew-albren-9781494822842","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}