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A boy who underestimates his power . . .

A girl with a gift long thought lost . . .

A Land ready for revolution . . .

The heir to the Land should be strong. Fierce. Ruthless. At least, that's what Beau's father has been telling him his whole life, since Beau is the exact opposite of what the heir should be. With little control over his future, Beau is kept locked away, just another pawn in his father's quest for ultimate power.

That is, until Beau meets a girl who shows him the secrets his father has kept hidden. For the first time, Beau begins to question everything he's ever been told and sets off in search of a rebel who might hold the key to setting things right.

Teaming up with a fiery runaway boy, their mission quickly turns into something far greater as sinister forces long lurking in the shadows prepare to make their final move--no matter what the cost. But it just might be Beau who wields the power he seeks . . . if he can go from pawn to player before the Land tears itself apart.

Author: Alysa Wishingrad
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 07/13/2021
Pages: 368
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9780062908056
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.3
Point Value: 12
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 512922 / Verdigris Pawn


Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2021
Publishers Weekly 05/17/2021
Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2021
Booklist 07/01/2021 pg. 86

About the Author
Wishingrad, Alysa: -

Alysa Wishingrad spent many years working in theater, film, and TV before returning to her roots as a writer. When she's not writing she's probably out walking her dogs, taking a run, or seeing as much theater as she possibly can. Alysa lives in the Hudson Valley of New York with her family, two dogs and three cats. The Verdigris Pawn is her debut novel. Visit her at www.alysawishingrad.com.