{"product_id":"joshua-and-the-lightning-road-9781736316207","title":"Joshua and the Lightning Road","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwelve-year-old Joshua Cooper learns the hard way that lightning never strikes by chance when a bolt strikes his house and whisks away his best friend-possibly forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArmed with only luck and his grandfather's mysterious crystal, Joshua must save his friend by traveling the Lightning Road to a dark world that steals children for energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew friends come to Joshua's aid and while battling beasts and bandits and fending off the Child Collector, Joshua's mission quickly becomes more than a search for his friend-it becomes the battle of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR THE AUTHOR\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Vividly imagined characters in a gripping action fantasy that never lets you go until the very last page.\" Jenny Nimmo, NY Times bestselling author of the Charlie Bone series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoshua and the Lightning Road is a heart-pounding thrill ride full of unexpected twists and turns from start to finish.\" - The Midwest Book Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Action-packed adventure...futuristic creatures and ancient myths...an exciting combination.\" -Goodreads Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Imaginative, vivid, and dazzling...Richly atmospheric...From the initial flash of lightning to the book's electrifying end, Galanti's eerie Lost Realm of Nostos is fresh, scary, and deep. A juggernaut of a thrill ride-perfect for the young adventurer in your life \" -Amazon Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"...so vivid. I could feel, smell and envision the setting... all the right characteristics of a great main character - brave, smart and kind.\"-This Kid Reviews Books\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An action-packed adventure with every chapter  Galanti has quite skillfully written a plot that keeps you guessing. I do recommend it, especially for fans of the Percy Jackson series.\" -Literary Hoots\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A thrilling, hard to put down fantasy adventure that will have wide appeal...bring on the sequel.\"-Marvelous Middle Grade Monday\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A solid recommendation for the fantasy, adventure fan. Strong, relatable characters and imaginative world building make this debut children's novel one you will hope will continue in a several book series.\"-Boys to Books\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A story of friendship, love, sacrifice, hope and courage. A wonderful, magical, mystery adventure for kids of all ages.\" -Fundimental Book Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCATEGORIES FOR JOSHUA AND THE LIGHTNING ROAD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-- Fantasy Adventure Books for Kids\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-- Middle School Books\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-- Children's Book Sets\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-- Children's Books by age 9 to 12 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-- Best Sellers for Boys\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-- Children's Adventure Books\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-- Fantasy Books Kids Ages \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-- Children's Fantasy Series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-- Greek Mythology for Kids Ages\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wild Trail Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/04\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781736316207\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.62lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.99h x 5.00w x 0.59d","brand":"Donna Galanti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38521598902453,"sku":"9781736316207","price":12.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_0f1ac714-37e3-40f0-903b-f2aed82516b4.jpg?v=1613486511","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/joshua-and-the-lightning-road-9781736316207","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}