{"product_id":"in-the-long-shadows-bear-meawasige-paperback","title":"In the Long Shadows -- Bear Meawasige, Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"This series opener welcomes readers to the intense and wondrous world of the Great Turtle.\" --\u003cem\u003eKIRKUS REVIEWS\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Themes of balance and resilience dominate--predator and prey, hunting out of necessity not cruelty, and respect for nature are included in this beautifully written story.\" --\u003cem\u003eSCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first book in a richly epic fantasy series from a unique new voice with a powerful point of view. For fans of \u003cem\u003eTo Shape a Dragon's Breath\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Marrow Thieves\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaf grew up wandering the forests of the Turtle, exploring the stonefolk's cursed ruins, and listening to her grandmother's stories. As a child, Koomis was imprisoned with other children of the clans in the stone buildings that still scar the forest floor. When Leaf finds a mysterious object left behind by the vanished invaders, she risks banishment by bringing it back to the Elderglade. It is only Ash, a Watcher sworn to protect the clans' people, who will help her. Together, the two girls set out on a dangerous journey searching for answers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFar away, across the Broken Waters, an orphan named Reed dreams of escape from the Flotilla--a makeshift land of floating ships. When his chance comes to lie his way onto a departing ship, Reed doesn't hesitate, tying his fate to the mysterious crew--including Finch, a girl who seems to see right through his deceit. Together, they set out on a course that will lead them to the Great Turtle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFollow four young people destined to meet as they seek the truth that lies in the shadows of the stories they've been told.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bear Meawasige\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Second Story Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/13\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.50w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781772604733\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 12-18\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2026 pg. 94\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2026","brand":"Bear Meawasige","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68192233947364,"sku":"9781772604733","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9781772604733.jpg?v=1794211403","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/in-the-long-shadows-bear-meawasige-paperback","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}