{"product_id":"once-future-paperback","title":"Once \u0026 Future - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCory McCarthy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eA. R. Capetta\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKing Arthur as you've never seen her! This bold, sizzling YA novel reimagines the Once and Future King as a teenage girl determined to save the universe from an evil curse.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eMy name is Ari Helix. I have a magic sword, a cranky wizard, and a revolution to start.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eI've been chased my whole life. As a fugitive refugee in the territory controlled by the tyrannical Mercer corporation, I've always had to hide who I am. Until I found Excalibur. Now I'm done hiding. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e When Ari crash-lands on Old Earth and pulls a magic sword from its ancient resting place, she is revealed to be the newest reincarnation of King Arthur. Then she meets Merlin, who has aged backward over the centuries into a teenager, and together they must break the curse that keeps Arthur coming back. Their quest? Defeat the cruel, oppressive government and bring peace and equality to all humankind. No pressure.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\"All hail this worthier-than-ever, fresh, and affirming reincarnation of the legendary king and her round table of knights which dazzles with heroic flair, humor, and suspense.\" -- \u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e, Starred Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCory McCarthy \u003c\/b\u003e(they\/he) and\u003cb\u003e A. R. Capetta \u003c\/b\u003e(all pronouns) are the acclaimed bestselling authors of books for young people. Highlights include: the coauthored \u003ci\u003eOnce \u0026amp; Future\u003c\/i\u003e, an ALA Rainbow List selection and finalist for the New England Book Award; A. R.'s queer genre titles \u003ci\u003eEcho After Echo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Coast, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Brilliant Death \u003c\/i\u003eduology; Cory's cinematic novels \u003ci\u003eBreaking Sky, Now a Major Motion Picture, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e You Were Here\u003c\/i\u003e. The coauthors met while earning MFAs at Vermont College of Fine Arts, and soon after fell in love. During the release party for \u003ci\u003eOnce \u0026amp; Future\u003c\/i\u003e at their local indie bookstore, they became engaged and were married shortly thereafter. They are riotously happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 04, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once \u0026amp; Future\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50517389246687,"sku":"9780316449267","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/Y2rdJ9soh09780316449267.webp?v=1783142074","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/once-future-paperback","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}