{"product_id":"the-jewel-of-saxon-wood-ali-riley-9781068757310","title":"The Jewel of Saxon Wood","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet Amber, a curious and detail-obsessed 10-year-old who feels more at home with ancient artefacts than with her peers. Her solitary life takes a dramatic turn when developers threaten to demolish her family's museum, the treasure trove of Anglo-Saxon history. Just as Amber grapples with this looming disaster, her mother, an eminent archaeologist is called away, leaving her in the care of Great-Aunt Sarah, whose mysterious stories of a magical jewel ignite Amber's imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring a moment of anger and desperation, Amber discovers the twisted double oak tree in the woods, a portal to a time long past. Stepping through, she finds herself in a Saxon village where her modern worries seem to melt away. Here, she meets Aedre, a brave girl dreaming of becoming a warrior; Rinc, a local bully who constantly tests her resolve; and Bearn, a charismatic steward with a hidden agenda. She also encounters the enigmatic Aemelwold, a disfigured druid with secret ties to Aunt Sarah's past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Amber navigates her new world, she secretly discovers the legendary jewel and uncovers a plot to overthrow King Alfred. Watching Lady Aethelflaed rule in her father's absence, Amber is inspired by her strength and leadership as a woman in a male-dominated world. Encountering difficulties, she never knew existed, Amber's spirit is recognised, leading her and Aedre to embark on shield maiden training. Facing treachery, raids, and a climactic battle with Viking invaders, Amber must find the courage to make impossible choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ali Riley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1068757310\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781068757310\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ali Riley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/20\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.53lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.42d","brand":"Ali Riley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48013872464127,"sku":"9781068757310","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_38c636cd-2f3f-4841-aa8a-fab260f2222f.jpg?v=1767745290","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-jewel-of-saxon-wood-ali-riley-9781068757310","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}