High on the slopes of mighty Mount Olympus, among the sun-splashed meadows and sparkling waters, glide the winged horses of the ancient gods. Here up high is normally no place for a lost, parentless girl like Pippa. But once every hundred years, the gods and goddesses descend to the mortal realm to choose jockeys for their winged horse race — and Pippa is one of the lucky children chosen to ride.
No one expects Pippa and her undersized, impetuous winged steed Zephyr to win, or even finish, this death-defying race. But if Pippa and Zephyr don’t find a way to win, the gods will separate them forever. To stay with Zephyr, Pippa will have to work harder, train longer, and dare more bravely than her competition. In a race filled with petty, jealous gods and goddesses and a host of ruthless riders, Pippa must prove that love is greater than might.
This stirring adventure by beloved author Kallie George, which is sprinkled with illustrations throughout, is perfect for fans of the Percy Jackson books and The War That Saved My Life.
Recommended Age | 8 - 11 |
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Author | Kallie George |
Illustrator | Fiona Hsieh |
ISBN | 0062741527 |
Publication Date | Mar 5, 2019 |
Publisher | HarperCollins |
Language | English |