{"product_id":"the-reimagining-of-thornwood-house-magic-of-iskendra-the","title":"The Reimagining of Thornwood House (Magic of Iskendra, the)","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJaleigh Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e lives and writes in the wilds of the Midwest. Her middle grade debut novel, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Mark of the Dragonfly\u003c\/i\u003e, is a \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller. Her other books from Delacorte Press include \n\u003ci\u003eThe Secrets of Solace\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Quest to the Uncharted Lands\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eThe Door to the Lost\u003c\/i\u003e. She has also written fiction for \n\u003ci\u003eDungeons \u0026amp; Dragons\u003c\/i\u003e, Marvel, and \n\u003ci\u003eAssassin's Creed.\u003c\/i\u003e Johnson is an avid gamer and lifelong geek.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Johnson has created something from the soul here -- a story warm-hearted and full of wild magic that feels like slipping back into a half-remembered dream. The prose is luminous, the atmosphere, luxuriantly cosy; it's cottagecore, but the cottage is sentient and has an attitude. Running throughout is a deft exploration of family, mother-daughter love, and what it means to find a place to call home. \n\u003ci\u003eThe Reimagining of Thornwood House\u003c\/i\u003e is for those who love their fantasy sweet, ethereal, Ghibliesque, with some slightly spooky dark corners.\"-- \n\u003cb\u003eBrigitte Knightley, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Absolutely delightful! \n\u003ci\u003eThe Reimagining of Thornwood House\u003c\/i\u003e is everything you want it to be: warm, wonderful, and magical in all the best ways! I loved every page! A new favorite!\" \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--\u003c\/i\u003eSarah Beth Durst, \u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Spellshop\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Each page of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Reimagining of Thornwood House\u003c\/i\u003e is a hug that will warm your soul. Jaleigh Johnson has made an inspiring delight for anyone longing to begin again.\"-- \n\u003cb\u003eSamantha Sotto Yambao, national bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWater Moon\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"Achingly lovely and full of warmth, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Reimagining of Thornwood House\u003c\/i\u003e evokes a rare comfort -- the kind that makes you feel like a child again, tucked into bed, listening to a fairy tale you never want to end. A truly magical book.\"-- \n\u003cb\u003eAuralee Wallace, national bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Late-Night Witches\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eThe Reimagining of Thornwood House\u003c\/i\u003e is like drinking hot cocoa from your favorite mug after a long day--warm, sweet, and comforting. Jaleigh Johnson's lovely writing effortlessly weaves themes of belonging and community into a magical story that is filled to the brim with kindness and whimsy. Cozy fantasy lovers will feel right at home in Thornwood House!\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Emily Krempholtz, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eViolet Thistlewaite is Not a Villain Anymore\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eThe Reimagining of Thornwood House\u003c\/i\u003e is an utter delight, packed with charming characters, small-town hijinks, and a grumpy house that is hiding more than it seems under its shingles. I loved the strength of the bond between Evie and Ruby, the sweet blossoming romance, and the overarching message that people (and houses) are not always what they seem! Magical, whimsical, and full of heart!\"-- \n\u003cb\u003eKeshe Chow, international bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eStrange Familiars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Looking for a cozy fantasy with Studio Ghibli vibes this summer? Then you'll need to add Jaleigh Johnson's \n\u003ci\u003eThe Reimagining of Thornwood House\u003c\/i\u003e to your reading list.\"-- \n\u003cb\u003eWinterIsComing.com\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Johnson weaves a sumptuous tale around the themes of chosen family and new beginnings. With shades of \n\u003ci\u003eHowl's Moving Castle\u003c\/i\u003e and Baba Yaga folktales, this playful fantasy charms.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Johnson is skilled at portraying Evie's deep love for her daughter and the ways Thornwood house cares for those who live in it...This cozy fantasy should appeal to fans of Sarah Beth Durst and TJ Klune, with familiar and comfortable tropes of found families and second chances, plus a gentle romance.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/13\/2026 (EAN 9798217188819, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/24\/2026 pg. 1 (EAN 9798217188819, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Ace Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51496245657878,"sku":"9798217188819","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9798217188819.jpg?v=1783058094","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/the-reimagining-of-thornwood-house-magic-of-iskendra-the","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}