{"title":"Ryan James Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the enchanting world of Ryan James Black, a celebrated author in the realm of children's literature. Known for weaving tales that captivate young minds, Black's storytelling prowess is unmatched. His creative narratives bring to life vibrant landscapes filled with adventures and lovable characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into 'The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham', where young readers are taken on a thrilling journey through challenges and triumphs. Black's books are perfect for sparking imagination, fostering a love for reading, and imparting valuable life lessons through engaging plots and delightful characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for children who relish adventure and intrigue, Ryan James Black's collection is a treasure trove of imaginative stories, guaranteed to entertain and inspire. Explore his works and let your child's next great adventure begin today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eExplore Ryan James Black's books and unleash a world of wonder and excitement that will keep young readers eagerly turning the pages.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-dark-times-of-nimble-nottingham-by-ryan-james-black-9780593698082","title":"The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurviving on the streets of World War II London alone certainly hasn’t been easy, but Nimble Nottingham has perfected the art of going it alone—and that’s just how he likes it. The only friend he needs is his beloved dog, Winnie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo pass the time between rolling blackouts and bombs falling through the air, Nim spends his days fence-climbing, roof-jumping, and gargoyle-perching… that is, when he’s not scrounging for food to stave off the ever-present hunger the war has brought to London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo when opportunity strikes in the form of a bomb falling onto the notoriously creepy Gravenhurst Manor, Nim knows he has to get inside and find whatever spoils he can get his hands on to sell for food. Get in. Get out. Quick as a flash. At least, that was the plan until Mouse—a member of a local street gang called the Dead End Kids—shows up and invites himself along for the heist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInside, Mouse and Nim encounter far more than just crumbling walls and shattered windows. Beneath Gravenhurst Manor lies a secret room and inside that room is a locked safe. Nim, inspired by the Hardy Boys adventures he used to read at Waifs and Strays orphanage, knows that something this protected has to be valuable, and so he cracks the safe and unknowingly unleashes a monster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA shadow creature is now loose on the streets of London, and it’s up to Nim, Mouse, and a band of unattended children to end its reign of terror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham\u003c\/em\u003e by Ryan James Black is an adventurous tale of bravery and friendship amid the chaos of war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46549131690220,"sku":"9780593698082","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9970613482399.jpg?v=1749883868"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/ryan-james-black.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}