{"product_id":"styx-and-stones","title":"Styx and Stones by Gary D. Schmidt \u0026 Ron Koertge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePercy Jackson meets \u003cem\u003eThe Labors of Hercules Beal \u003c\/em\u003ein this hilarious, page-turning fantasy adventure with a heart of gold from two award-winning authors.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimon\u003c\/strong\u003e expected more from life than being orphaned in ancient Greece and stuck in the Underworld for eternity. Determined not to forget who he is, he commits himself to escaping Hades. Along the way, he faces the monster Cerberus, befriends the tormented Sisyphus, and becomes Persephone's favorite servant. Then, after centuries of failed attempts, he is finally thrust into modern times--and into the stall of a middle school bathroom. Naked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the help of \u003cstrong\u003eZeke, \u003c\/strong\u003ea nerdy rich kid on the social fringes, Simon learns to navigate this amazing and bewildering world. And with Simon's help, Zeke begins to question his comfortable life and understand the true meaning of friendship. Everything seems to be going great . . . until the god of the Underworld sends a demon girl to bring Simon back. And suddenly, it's not just the secret of Simon's past that's threatened, but their very lives--and everyone's around them, too. Is their friendship strong enough to withstand the Will of Hades and save St. Nikolaos Academy Middle School?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom two-time Newbery honoree Gary D. Schmidt and two-time PEN Award winner Ron Koertge, \u003cem\u003eStyx and Stones\u003c\/em\u003e is an unforgettable coming-of-age adventure about friendship, courage, and identity, brimming with Greek mythology and high-stakes action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Chortle-worthy events will sweep readers along [and] young audiences will come away as profoundly affected . Moving and thoughtful, while making a strong case that the classics are cool.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A refreshingly different novel.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This grabs ­readers from page one and takes them on a witty, heartfelt, and memorable ride. An essential purchase.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGary D. Schmidt \u003c\/b\u003eis the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Labors of Hercules Beal\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eJust Like That\u003c\/i\u003e; National Book Award finalist \u003ci\u003eOkay for Now\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003ePay Attention, Carter Jones\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eOrbiting Jupiter\u003c\/i\u003e; the Newbery Honor and Printz Honor Book \u003ci\u003eLizzie Bright and the Buckminster\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eBoy\u003c\/i\u003e; and the Newbery Honor Book \u003ci\u003eThe Wednesday\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eWars\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also coauthor, with Ron Koertge, of \u003ci\u003eStyx and Stones. \u003c\/i\u003eHe lives in rural Michigan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRon Koertge \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of many acclaimed novels for young people, including \u003ci\u003eStoner \u0026amp; Spaz \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eShakespeare Bats Cleanup\u003c\/i\u003e, and most recently is coauthor, with Gary D. Schmidt, of \u003ci\u003eStyx and Stones\u003c\/i\u003e. A two-time winner of the PEN Award, Ron lives in South Pasadena, California, where he is currently the city's poet laureate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Collins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45853401317562,"sku":"9780063380974","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/2213\/5968\/files\/imageloader_66bfc7aa-8a86-411c-87f3-349203cd1f64.jpg?v=1778869730","url":"https:\/\/naturenurture.shop\/products\/styx-and-stones","provider":"nature+nurture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}