On the brink of her Quinceañera, and her official coronation, Solimar visits the oyamel forest to sit among the monarch butterflies. There, the sun pierces through a sword-shaped crevice in a boulder, which shines on her and sends the butterflies humming and swirling around her. After the magical frenzy, she realizes she's been given a gift ― and a burden: she can predict the near future! She has also become a protector of the young and weak butterflies.
This alone would be a huge responsibility, but tragedy strikes when a neighboring king invades while her father and brother and many others are away. The remaining villagers are taken hostage ― all except Solimar. Can this princess-to-be save her family, the kingdom, and the future of the monarch butterflies from a greedy and dangerous king? Newbery Honor winning author Pam Muñoz Ryan has crafted an enthralling story starring a courageous and clever heroine.
Recommended Age | 9 - 12 |
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Author | Pam Muñoz Ryan |
ISBN | 1484728351 |
Publication Date | Feb 15, 2022 |
Publisher | Disney-Hyperion |
Language | English |