{"product_id":"archers-goon-jones-diana-wynne","title":"Archer's Goon Jones, Diana Wynne","description":"\u003cp\u003e**Archer's Goon by Diana Wynne Jones - Preloved Fantasy Adventure**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen thirteen-year-old Howard's dad stops paying \"protection\" to the mysterious Archer, a seven-foot goon shows up demanding 2,000 words. But this isn't your typical gangster story—it's Diana Wynne Jones at her most brilliantly bonkers, blending suburban family life with mind-bending fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHoward discovers his quiet hometown is secretly ruled by seven magical siblings, each controlling different aspects of daily life. What starts as a simple shake-down spirals into interdimensional chaos, time travel, and family secrets that'll make your head spin in the best possible way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for kids aged 9-14 who've devoured Harry Potter and crave something equally magical but refreshingly different. Jones, the genius behind Howl's Moving Castle, crafts another winner that parents will secretly enjoy reading too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis preloved copy from Patina Paperbacks shows gentle wear but plenty of story left to give.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Reader Reviews:**\u003cbr\u003e\n\"My 11-year-old son couldn't put it down—he kept giggling and asking 'what just happened?!' in the best way.\" \u003cbr\u003e\n\"Finally, a children's fantasy that doesn't talk down to kids. Weird, wonderful, and utterly engaging.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HARPERCOLLINSCHILDREN’SBOOKS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47442531385509,"sku":"BIN-D1-KIDS-21841-01-25-2026","price":6.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/1407\/9909\/files\/91ClGYv0sHL.jpg?v=1769582244","url":"https:\/\/patinapaperbacks.com\/products\/archers-goon-jones-diana-wynne","provider":"Patina Paperbacks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}