{"product_id":"ava-the-monster-slayer-9781634501514","title":"Ava the Monster Slayer","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Lisa Maggiore\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Sky Pony\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Sky Pony\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Monsters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Illinois Reads Pick (K-2) 2017\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Don't underestimate Ava just because she's \"cute\" and wears \"adorable glasses\"--she's really a fierce monster slayer. And when her beloved Piggy is left in the dryer in the basement, Ava knows she'll have to face the ferocious monsters lurking in the dark if she wants to rescue her favorite stuffed animal. So she puts on her brother's superhero cape, grips his sword tight, puts on her pink rain boots and sparkly princess crown, and creeps downstairs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Not even the roar of the greenest and hairiest monster is going to stop this spunky girl. Even though she's scared and the monsters smell terrible, Ava is determined to rescue Piggy. Ross Felten's brisk, sketch-like illustrations help bring energy and humor to this story of bravery and loyalty. Young readers will relate to Ava's mission and delight in her victory over the monsters. \u003ci\u003eAva the Monster Slayer\u003c\/i\u003e is sure to appeal to children worried about monsters in their own homes and kids devoted to their own stuffed animals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis action\/adventure story teaches children: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSelf-esteem and self-reliance \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eChallenges fears through creative problem-solving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eBravery and determination\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sky Pony","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45355088543895,"sku":"9781634501514","price":944.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781634501514.webp?v=1767670438","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/ava-the-monster-slayer-9781634501514","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}