{"product_id":"book-drqz","title":"Sky Pirates: Echo Quickthorn and the Great Beyond","description":"\u003cb\u003eTake to the skies in this thrilling new series from author Alex English. (BEWARE: THERE WILL BE PIRATES!)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 11 year-old \u003cb\u003eEcho Quickthorn\u003c\/b\u003e has grown up believing that nothing exists outside the Kingdom of Lockfort, but everything changes when an eccentric professor parks his airship outside her window armed with a map that shows all the magical places that exist beyond the city walls. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Together with her pet lizard, Gilbert, Echo sets off on an incredible adventure to find her missing mother; an adventure that will take her to unimaginable places filled with giant butterflies, mechanical dragons and … sky pirates!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eSky Pirates: Echo Quickthorn and the Great Beyond\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Strap yourselves in for an exhilarating ride!\" - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaily Mail \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Fizzes with magic and wonder\" – \u003cb\u003eAbi Elphinstone\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of \u003cb\u003eSKY SONG\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \"A charmingly madcap adventure, with endearing friendships, sparkling wit, and a swashbuckling journey across pirate-infested skies. I loved it. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eNevermoor\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCogheart\u003c\/i\u003e.\" – \u003cb\u003eHana Tooke\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003cb\u003eTHE UNADOPTABLES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “A spirited protagonist, a charming side-kick and a believable villain come together in this tightly plotted, visual, treat for the senses. I want to soar over the rainbow rooftops of Port Tourbillon and the toadstooled forests of Tyrian in my very own airship.” – \u003cb\u003eNizrana Farook\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003cb\u003eTHE GIRL WHO STOLE AN ELEPHANT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eSky Pirates\u003c\/i\u003e is a fast-moving adventure story full of intrepid explorers, ingenious inventors, stolen treasure and mysterious undiscovered lands. If you like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (and who doesn't?) you'll love \u003ci\u003eSky Pirates\u003c\/i\u003e too!” \u003cb\u003eKirsty Applebaum\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003cb\u003eTHE MIDDLER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"From the very first page, I felt as if I'd been grabbed by the hand by a best friend and taken on the journey of a lifetime. Pacey, thrilling and endearing too. If I was ever to encounter sky pirates, I can think of no one I'd want by my side more than clever, brave Echo.\" – \u003cb\u003eJoanna Nadin\u003c\/b\u003e, author of the \u003cb\u003eRACHEL RILEY\u003c\/b\u003e series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A breath-taking adventure and a wonderfully imagined story of friendship and danger in strange places.” – \u003cb\u003eClaire Fayers\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003cb\u003eTHE VOYAGE TO MAGICAL NORTH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"An incredible adventure, brimming with friendship and danger\" – \u003cb\u003eThe Bookseller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  ","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster Audio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49346987786544,"sku":"BDdrqz","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/drqz-Square-cover.jpg?v=1779253523","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-drqz","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}