The Kingdom of Lyrica was once warm and thriving, kept safe by the Firebird, whose feather and song was a blessing of peace and prosperity. But the Firebird disappeared, and Lyrica is now terrorized by the evil Spectress who wields her powers from within a volcano. All that remains is a mysterious message scrawled on the castle wall in the Queen's own hand: Wind. Woman. Thief.
Young Prewitt has only known time without the Firebird, a life of constant cold. But he has heard whispers that the kingdom's princess survived the attack... and he is certain that if he can find her, together they can save Lyrica. Princess Calliope has no memories beyond living on her barge on the underground lake, but she is certain there is more to life than the walls of a cave. When Prewitt finds her, he realizes that she is the missing princess: the only hope for Lyrica.
Determined to decipher the meaning of her mother's strange message and find the Firebird, Calliope and Prewitt set off on a quest that puts them in more danger than either of them ever anticipated. Author Arnée Flores spins an exciting and original tale about finding hope in even the darkest of places, perfect for fans of Shannon Hale's middle grade fantasy novels!
Recommended Age | 9 - 12 |
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Author | Arnée Flores |
ISBN | 154760512X |
Publication Date | May 18, 2021 |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Children's Books |
Language | English |