Description
"I loved losing myself in this beautifully realised, enchanting world!" Sophie Anderson
Beware the firebird who grants wishes...they come at a terrible price.
Lavender Wild is a magpie girl - she grows feathers, talks to birds and has a talent for finding lost things. But stuck in her tiny village, she wishes for freedom.
So when her ex-friend Kit realizes his dad has gone missing on the deadly firebird's mountain, Lavender seizes the chance to set out with him on a rescue mission.
Faced with earthquakes, daemons and witches, Lavender and Kit must rebuild their friendship to survive. Because the firebird is rising, and only they can save everyone from its flames.
Discover a stunning new voice filled with magic and wonder, for fans of Katherine Rundell and Kiran Millwood Hargrave.
About the Author
Rowan Foxwood is a Lecturer of Creative Writing, who was born into a family of globe-trotters. Her world-wide travels as a child inspired a deep love of mythology, fairy tales and folklore that inspires her writing. Settled now in the south of England, Rowan continues to seek out new myths and legends wherever she goes. She can be easily ensnared with the promise of books, cats and a nice cup of tea.
Reviews
I loved losing myself in this beautifully realised, enchanting world! * Sophie Anderson, author of The House With Chicken Legs *
A girl who speaks bird; daemons and deities; perils and the terrible consequences of wishes... I loved this gorgeous, magical page-turner as Lavender sets out to rescue her friend's father, rebuild a friendship and right an ancient wrong. * Gaynor Andrews, author of Pandora and the Story Forge *
A spellbinding story of adventure with whimsy and wisdom at its heart. * Megan Hopkins, author of Starminster *
A truly special writer. This story has everything I want from a middle-grade fantasy. I adored it! * Ashley Thorpe, author of The Boy to Beat the Gods *
Packed with warmth, charm and imagination. Rowan Foxwood is fast becoming one of my favourite writers of children's fantasy. * Clare Harlow, author of Tidemagic *
A simply gorgeous story about family, friendship, letting go and building trust. * Alex Atkinson, author of the Spooksmiths Investigate series *
Book Information
ISBN 9781803707389
Author Rowan Foxwood
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 284g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 130mm * 21mm
