{"title":"Katherine Rundell Books","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn the vibrant tapestry of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/kids-books\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003echildren's literature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Katherine Rundell stands out. She weaves tales that captivate the imagination and linger in readers' hearts long after the final page is turned. Born in 1987 in Kent, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/english-literature-books\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEngland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Rundell was raised in Zimbabwe and Belgium before settling back in England. Her childhood was infused with a rich tapestry of cultures and landscapes that would later inform her evocative narratives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFrom an early age, Rundell displayed an appetite for literature, finding solace and inspiration within the pages of beloved classics. This passion for storytelling blossomed into a genuine desire to create worlds of her own, worlds that would transport readers to the far reaches of their imagination. Fuelled by her love for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/adventure\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eadventure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and exploration, Rundell embarked on a literary odyssey to see her become one of the most celebrated contemporary children's literature authors. Find the fantastic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/katherine-rundell\/products\/katherine-rundell-5-books-collection-set-ages-8-14-paperback-1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e5 book collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e of her works here. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBooks2Door\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, we proudly offer a curated selection of Katherine Rundell's timeless works, each brimming with adventure, imagination, and heart. From the rooftops of Paris to the depths of the Amazon, Rundell's stories are testaments to the enduring power of storytelling and the boundless possibilities of the imagination. Join us as we journey through Rundell's enchanting worlds, where every page is an invitation to explore, dream, and discover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHer Works:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRundell's literary career took flight with the publication of her debut novel, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/products\/9781526624802\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRooftoppers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. This whimsical tale follows the adventures of Sophie, a young girl raised by a charmingly eccentric guardian, as they navigate the rooftops of Paris in search of Sophie's lost mother. Garnering critical acclaim and capturing the hearts of readers worldwide, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRooftoppers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eheralded Rundell's arrival as a distinctive voice in children's literature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eContinuing her exploration of daring escapades and untamed landscapes, Rundell penned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/products\/9781526605511\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Wolf Wilder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, a breathtaking adventure set in Russia's snow-capped wilderness. Drawing upon her own experiences trekking through remote landscapes, Rundell imbued the story with a palpable sense of wonder and danger as young Feo embarks on a quest to rescue her kidnapped mother with the help of a pack of wolves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/katherine-rundell\/products\/9781408882191\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Explorer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Rundell ventured into uncharted territory, crafting a gripping tale of survival and friendship set in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. As four children fight to survive against lush foliage and hidden dangers, Rundell expertly weaves themes of courage, resilience, and the power of the human spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/katherine-rundell\/products\/9781408882658\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Good Thieves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Rundell once again proves her mastery of storytelling, transporting readers to the bustling streets of 1920s New York City. Filled with intrigue, betrayal, and daring heists, the novel follows young Vita as she recruits a ragtag group of misfits to reclaim her grandfather's stolen treasure and restore justice to the city.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"9781408882191","title":"The Explorer by Katherine Rundell","description":"Go on an adventure with Katherine Rundell ... Winner of the Children's Book PrizeWinner of the Costa Children's Book Award 2017Winner of the London Book Fair Children's Travel Book of the Year'I loved The Explorer' Jacqueline Wilson'Rundell is now unarguably in the FIRST RANK' Philip Pullman'Read everything she writes' Daily MailFrom his seat in the tiny aeroplane, Fred watches as the mysteries of the Amazon jungle pass by below him. He has always dreamed of becoming an explorer, of making history and of reading his name amongst the lists of great discoveries. If only he could land and look about him. As the plane crashes into the canopy, Fred is suddenly left without a choice. He and the three other children may be alive, but the jungle is a vast, untamed place. With no hope of rescue, the chance of getting home feels impossibly small. Except, it seems, someone has been there before them ...; 416 pages; Published: 02\/01\/2018\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781408882191\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33166142373987,"sku":"9781408882191","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781408882191.jpg?v=1652552496"},{"product_id":"9781408882658","title":"The Good Thieves by Katherine Rundell","description":"Go on an adventure with Katherine Rundell ... FOYLES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019From the winner of the Costa Children's Book Award'An amazing adventure story, told with sparkling style and sleight of hand' JACQUELINE WILSON'Read everything she writes' DAILY MAILFresh off the boat from England, Vita Marlowe has a job to do. Her beloved grandfather Jack has been cheated out of his home and possessions by a notorious conman with Mafia connections. Seeing Jack's spirit is broken, Vita is desperate to make him happy again, so she devises a plan to outwit his enemies and recover his home. She finds a young pickpocket, working the streets of the city. And, nearby, two boys with highly unusual skills and secrets of their own are about to be pulled into her lawless, death-defying plan. Katherine Rundell's fifth novel is a heist as never seen before - the story of a group of children who will do anything to right a wrong.; 352 pages; Published: 03\/09\/2020\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781408882658\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33166142570595,"sku":"9781408882658","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781408882658_3eb9d58d-b02e-42f6-83bc-a64cfaac4570.jpg?v=1652555047"},{"product_id":"9781526624802","title":"Rooftoppers by Katherine Rundell","description":"Go on an adventure with Katherine Rundell ... Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize | Winner of the Blue Peter Book AwardShortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal | From the winner of the Costa Children's Book Prize'A writer with an utterly distinctive voice and a wild imagination' - Philip Pullman'Read everything she writes' - Daily MailEveryone tells Sophie that she was orphaned in a shipwreck - found floating in a cello case on the English Channel on her first birthday. But Sophie is convinced her mother also survived. When the Welfare Agency threatens to separate her from her guardian and send her to an orphanage, Sophie takes matters into her own hands, starting with the only clue she has - the address of a cello-maker in Paris. On the run from the authorities, Sophie finds Matteo and his network of rooftoppers - urchins who walk tightropes and live in the sky. In a race across the rooftops of Paris, will they be able to find her mother before it's too late?Hopeful, inspiring and thrilling in equal measure, this is a classic adventure story about pursuing your dreams and never ignoring a possible.; 352 pages; Published: 28\/05\/2020\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781526624802\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33166256865379,"sku":"9781526624802","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781526624802_b1ea3514-9d31-4945-a69b-d7e033ff0fa8.jpg?v=1652563500"},{"product_id":"9781526603678","title":"One Christmas Wish by Katherine Rundell","description":"Go on an adventure with Katherine Rundell ...   NOMINATED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2019NOMINATED FOR THE CILIP GREENAWAY MEDAL 2019From the winner of the Costa Children's Book Award'A writer with an utterly distinctive voice and a wild imagination' - Philip PullmanIt's Christmas Eve and Theo - left at home with a babysitter - sees an odd-looking star out of his window and decides to make a wish. He wishes that he had some friends to keep him company. Moments later the Christmas decorations begin to disentangle themselves from the tree behind him, ready to wreak a little havoc ...   Written with generous helpings of warmth and humour, this is a timeless Christmas story about treasuring the people and values that really matter at this time of year. With breathtaking illustrations by Emily Sutton capturing the magic of the season in stunning detail, this modern classic from master storyteller and bestselling children's author Katherine Rundell makes the perfect Christmas gift.\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781526603678\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37526748725427,"sku":"9781526603678","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781526603678.jpg?v=1633970232"},{"product_id":"katherine-rundell-4-books-collection-set-ages-9-14-paperback","title":"Katherine Rundell 4 Books Collection Set - Ages 8-14 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in this Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Rooftoppers\u003cbr\u003e2. The Wolf Wilder \u003cbr\u003e3. The Explorer\u003cbr\u003e4. The Good Thieves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRooftoppers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEveryone tells Sophie that she was orphaned in a shipwreck - found floating in a cello case on the English Channel on her first birthday. But Sophie is convinced her mother also survived. When the Welfare Agency threatens to separate her from her guardian and send her to an orphanage, Sophie takes matters into her own hands, starting with the only clue she has - the address of a cello-maker in Paris. On the run from the authorities, Sophie finds Matteo and his network of rooftoppers - urchins who walk tightropes and live in the sky. In a race across the rooftops of Paris, will they be able to find her mother before it's too late? Hopeful, inspiring and thrilling in equal measure, this is a classic adventure story about pursuing your dreams and never ignoring a possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wolf Wilder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeodora and her mother live in the snowbound woods of Russia, in a house full of food and fireplaces. Ten minutes away, in a ruined chapel, lives a pack of wolves. Feodora's mother is a wolf wilder, and Feo is a wolf wilder in training. A wolf wilder is the opposite of an animal tamer: it is a person who teaches tamed animals to fend for themselves, and to fight and to run, and to be wary of humans. When the murderous hostility of the Russian Army threatens her very existence, Feo is left with no option but to go on the run. What follows is a story of revolution and adventure, about standing up for the things you love and fighting back. And, of course, wolves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Explorer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom his seat in the tiny aeroplane, Fred watches as the mysteries of the Amazon jungle pass by below him. He has always dreamed of becoming an explorer, of making history and of reading his name amongst the lists of great discoveries. If only he could land and look about him. As the plane crashes into the canopy, Fred is suddenly left without a choice. He and the three other children may be alive, but the jungle is a vast, untamed place. With no hope of rescue, the chance of getting home feels impossibly small. Except, it seems, someone has been there before them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Good Thieves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh off the boat from England, Vita Marlowe has a job to do. Her beloved grandfather Jack has been cheated out of his home and possessions by a notorious conman with Mafia connections. Seeing Jack's spirit is broken, Vita is desperate to make him happy again, so she devises a plan to outwit his enemies and recover his home. She finds a young pickpocket, working the streets of the city. And, nearby, two boys with highly unusual skills and secrets of their own are about to be pulled into her lawless, death-defying plan. 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Impossible Creatures \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRooftoppers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEveryone tells Sophie that she was orphaned in a shipwreck - found floating in a cello case on the English Channel on her first birthday. But Sophie is convinced her mother also survived. When the Welfare Agency threatens to separate her from her guardian and send her to an orphanage, Sophie takes matters into her own hands, starting with the only clue she has - the address of a cello-maker in Paris. On the run from the authorities, Sophie finds Matteo and his network of rooftoppers - urchins who walk tightropes and live in the sky. In a race across the rooftops of Paris, will they be able to find her mother before it's too late? 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Together they embark on an urgent quest to discover why the creatures are suddenly perishing, voyaging across the wild splendour of the Archipelago, where sphinxes hold secrets and centaurs do murder, in a bid to save both the islands and the world beyond them from a rising evil - before it's too late.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42778608959667,"sku":"B2D5690","price":30.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/files\/Thumbnail_334307f5-23ca-491c-bd09-0b02ff13d8d8.jpg?v=1737033335"},{"product_id":"9781526652263","title":"The Zebra's Great Escape by Katherine Rundell","description":"_______________A TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK**'The year's most magnificent adventure' - Guardian****'Fizzing with anarchic energy' - Daily Mail****'An intoxicating adventure' - Observer****'Utterly engaging' - Sunday Times**_______________Mink doesn�?Tt believe in rules. She loves running wild and free. So, when a zebra appears in the square where she lives and she finds out that his parents have been captured by the evil Mr Spit, she knows that it�?Ts up to her to help. So begins a grand adventure to rescue a whole menagerie of animals �?\" an adventure that will take all of Mink�?Ts courage and determination. Written with generous helpings of warmth and humour, this is a timeless picture book about bravery, friendship and the importance of taking action. With stunning illustrations by award-winning illustrator Sara Ogilvie, illustrator of The Detective Dog, this modern classic from bestselling children's author Katherine Rundell is an unmissable treat.; 60 pages; 06\/07\/2023\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781526652263\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43125025341619,"sku":"9781526652263","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781526652263.jpg?v=1709758379"},{"product_id":"9780571362509","title":"The Golden Mole : and Other Vanishing Treasure by Katherine Rundell","description":"The world is more astonishing, more miraculous and more wonderful than our wildest imaginings.   'Rare and magical book.' Bill Bryson'A witty, intoxicating paean to Earth's most wondrous creatures.' Observer'Exquisite and timely.' Maggie O'Farrell** Shortlisted for the Waterstones and Foyles Book of the Year **** Shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing **In The Golden Mole, Katherine Rundell, the award-winning author of Super-Infinite and Impossible Creatures, takes us on a globe-spanning tour of the world's strangest and most awe-inspiring animals, including pangolins, wombats, lemurs and seahorses. But each of these animals is endangered. And so, this most passionately persuasive and sharply funny book is also an urgent, inspiring clarion call: to treasure and act - to save nature's vanishing wonders, before it is too late.   'Deeply affecting, intimate and wildly funny . . . I loved it.' Edmund de Waal'A wondrous ode to nature's astonishing beauty - and an elegy for all the life we are in the midst ofdestroying.' Amia Srinivasan'An exuberant celebration of everything from bats, crows and hedgehogs to narwhals and wombats . . . Rundell is incapable of writing a dull sentence.' Observer'There is a constant joy in the book . . . A sense throughout of delight and wonder, and a reminder thatthese emotions also matter - may even save us. This is the point.' New Statesman; 208 pages; 02\/11\/2023\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9780571362509\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Faber \u0026 Faber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43125226373299,"sku":"9780571362509","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9780571362509.jpg?v=1709756193"},{"product_id":"9781408897416","title":"Impossible Creatures : INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER by Katherine Rundell","description":"There was Tolkien, there is Pullman and now there is Katherine Rundell. Wondrous invention, marvellous writing.' �?\" Michael Morpurgo�?~Rundell�?Ts first foray into fantasy is both a deft, rich homage to the greats of children�?Ts literature and an absorbing, profoundly poignant quest story for those aged 9+ �?\" quite possibly her best yet�?T �?\" The Guardian'A book stuffed full of fantastical, magical delight, and a world of richly imagined wonder' �?\" Cressida Cowell* WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR WINNER * BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS' AWARD WINNER * FOYLES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR * SHORTLISTED FOR AMAZON KIDS AND YA BOOK OF THE YEAR* THE TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK * THE INDEPENDENT CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK * THE DAILY TELEGRAPH CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK * SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERThere�?Ts a place where all the wildest stories began �?� From Katherine Rundell, winner of the Costa Children�?Ts Book Award, the Blue Peter Book Award and the Waterstones Children�?Ts Book Prize comes the first novel in a landmark trilogy for 9+ fans of His Dark MaterialsChristopher is stunned when he discovers a passage to the Archipelago: a cluster of magical islands where all the creatures of myth still live and breed and thrive in their thousands. There he meets Mal: a girl from the islands, who is in possession of a flying coat and a baby griffin, and who is being pursued by a killer. Together they embark on an urgent quest to discover why the creatures are suddenly perishing, voyaging across the wild splendour of the Archipelago, where sphinxes hold secrets and centaurs do murder, in a bid to save both the islands and the world beyond them from a rising evil �?\" before it's too late. 'A marvellous, imaginative fantasy told with great style and sparkle �?\" a book to race through in a day and keep for a lifetime' �?\" Jacqueline Wilson'The world of this new book is so intriguing and so well put together that I couldn�?Tt resist it. Readers who already know her books will seize this with delight, and new readers will love it and demand all her others at once' - Philip Pullman'Katherine Rundell is a phenomenon.' �?\" Neil Gaiman�?~A masterpiece to rival Tolkien and Pullman�?T �?\" The Daily Telegraph'Fantastically exuberant, wildly imaginative, impossibly brilliant. Rundell�?Ts best, which is something to be marvelled at' �?\" Kiran Millwood Hargrave'Between the covers of Impossible Creatures is a world as enchanting, as perilous, as richly imagined as Narnia or Middle Earth' �?\" Frank Cottrell-Boyce�?~Rundell's book packs a punch with imagination and creativity in its purest form. She has created a story with potential to be adored by fantasy lovers for years to come�?T �?\" The Independent'With a delightful cast of characters, breathless adventure, and an abundance of myth and magic, Impossible Creatures offers the very best of fantasy' �?\" Aisha Bushby'A fierce, fantastic, wild-hearted adventure that roars and bristles with imagination. I devoured it like a hungry dragon' �?\" Sam Sedgman'A rare and remarkable feat of glittering imagination from a truly masterful storyteller' �?\" Catherine Doyle'The action is gripping. Every sentence sparkles. You can feel the flutter of griffin feathers and the menace of strange poisonous shrews. Magnificent�?T �?\" The Times�?~Surely the next classic�?T �?\" The I'My Book of the Year' �?\" Lauren St. John; 368 pages; 14\/09\/2023\u003cdiv class=\"goodreadr\" data-isbn=\"9781408897416\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43125294039219,"sku":"9781408897416","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6874\/1219\/products\/9781408897416.jpg?v=1709757070"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.books2door.com\/collections\/katherine-rundell\/binding_paperback.oembed","provider":"Books2Door","version":"1.0","type":"link"}