{"product_id":"the-leopard-behind-the-moon-mayonn-paasewe-valchev-9780062993618","title":"The Leopard Behind the Moon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautifully rendered coming-of-age story.\"--\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo one knows what lies beyond the magical village door, but Ezomo is determined to find out. Mayonn Paasewe-Valchev's debut is an unforgettable coming-of-age story about friendship, family, and long-standing traditions. The power of storytelling comes to life in this novel perfect for fans of Erin Entrada Kelly, Tracey Baptiste, and Tae Keller.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are three important laws in Ezomo's village: Do not go to The Valley, do not go out at night, and never, ever, ever open the magical door that protects them all. But when Ezomo encounters the leopard believed to have killed his father, he and his two best friends embark on a journey that leads them past the boundaries set by their elders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith his friends by his side, Ezomo chases after the leopard, certain that it has the power to cure all. But in the process, he discovers the truth about his village. And that cautionary tales exist for a reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMayonn Paasewe-Valchev's debut novel balances a gripping adventure with themes of friendship, community, identity, grief, and resilience. Poignant and memorable, Ezomo's story will appeal to fantasy lovers and readers of Grace Lin and Kelly Barnhill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mayonn Paasewe-Valchev\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0062993615\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780062993618\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwillow Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/21\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.89lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.10h x 6.33w x 1.02d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 6\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e518838 \/ Leopard Behind the Moon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2022 pg. 118\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2022 - Superior,Well Above Average","brand":"Mayonn Paasewe-Valchev","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44053852782847,"sku":"9780062993618","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_cc7417c3-8865-4ef6-b767-536b1cbfc0e3.jpg?v=1685026604","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-leopard-behind-the-moon-mayonn-paasewe-valchev-9780062993618","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}