{"product_id":"night-of-cake-puppets-hardcover","title":"Night of Cake \u0026 Puppets - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLaini Taylor\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJim Di Bartolo\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this stand-alone companion to the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling Daughter of Smoke \u0026amp; Bone series comes the story of Mik and Zuzana's fantastical first date--as a gorgeously illustrated gift edition with bonus content included.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Petite though she may be, Zuzana is not known for timidity. Her best friend, Karou, calls her \"rabid fairy,\" her \"voodoo eyes\" are said to freeze blood, and even her older brother fears her wrath. But when it comes to the simple matter of talking to Mik, or \"Violin Boy,\" her courage deserts her. Now, enough is enough. Zuzana is determined to make the first move, and she has a fistful of magic and a plan. It's a wonderfully elaborate treasure hunt of a plan that will take Mik all over Prague on a cold winter's night before leading him to the treasure: herself! Violin Boy is not going to know what hit him. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Laini Taylor brings to life a night only hinted at in the Daughter of Smoke \u0026amp; Bone trilogy--the magical first date of fan-favorites Zuzana and Mik. Originally published as an ebook, this new print edition will include breathtaking black and white illustrations, plus bonus content in a gorgeous package perfect for new and current fans of the series.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaini Taylor\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Printz Honor Book \u003ci\u003eStrange the Dreamer\u003c\/i\u003e and its sequel, \u003ci\u003eMuse of Nightmares\u003c\/i\u003e. Taylor is also the author of the global sensation the Daughter of Smoke \u0026amp; Bone trilogy and the companion novella \u003ci\u003eNight of Cake \u0026amp; Puppets. \u003c\/i\u003eTaylor's other works include the Dreamdark books: \u003ci\u003eBlackbringer \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSilksinger\u003c\/i\u003e, and the National Book Award finalist \u003ci\u003eLips Touch: Three Times\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband, illustrator Jim Di Bartolo, and their daughter, Clementine. Her website is lainitaylor.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 8.4 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 12, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42151472660615,"sku":"9780316439190","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/0bbcb1fa5bd1ffdb632a9ffa23f2f16b.webp?v=1733207282","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/night-of-cake-puppets-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}