Arlo Finch in the Kingdom of Shadows [Paperback]

A thrilling adventure full of magic and wonder. Ransom Riggs, #1New York Timesbestselling author ofMiss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

Arlo Finch in the Kingdom of Shadowsis the captivating conclusion in the middle grade fantasy-adventure series from master screenwriter John August.

After a harrowing summer camp, Arlo Finch is back in Pine Mountain, Colorado, preparing to face a new school, new threats, and two new Rangers in Blue Patrol.

Arlo is about to undertake his most dangerous journey yet: all the way to China to try to bring his father home.

But when the mysterious Eldritch reveal their true agenda, Arlo must make an impossible choice: save his friends and family, or save the Long Woods. Both worlds will never be the same.

Born and raised in Boulder, Colorado, John August earned a degree in journalism from Drake University and an MFA in film from USC. As a screenwriter, his credits includeBig Fish,Charlies Angels,Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,Corpse BrideandFrankenweenie. He is the author of the Arlo Finch series.

In addition to his film career, he hosts a popular weekly podcast, Scriptnotes, with Craig Mazin. He also created the Writer Emergency Pack, an educational storytelling tool that was distributed to over 2,000 classrooms in partnership with non-profit literacy groups like 826LA and NaNoWriMo. John and his family live in Los Angeles.

Praise for the Arlo Finch series:

Intriguing [and] dynamic. Booklist

An exciting fantasy novel grounded in reality with a strong emphasis on friendships and great characters. School Library Journal

Compelling. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

John August is a master storyteller. Ransom Rigl#2