Nightingale

Nightingale
Deva Fagan
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Hardback
h210 x 140mm - 304pg
1 Jun 2021 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9781534465787
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A plucky orphan girl stumbles into a conflict centuries in the making in this thrilling middle grade fantasy about unexpected heroes, the power of friendship, and one boisterous enchanted sword. Twelve-year-old Lark is determined to escape her squalid life at Miss Starvenger' s boarding house, but she needs to find the coin to do it. Her grand scheme? To steal her fortune from the Royal Museum. Unfortunately, her heist goes off the rails, and Lark ends up stealing a magical sword right out from under the nose of Prince Jasper, who' s none too happy to have his plans thwarted. Lark soon discovers that the Sword has a mind of its own, and has chosen her to be the next Nightingale, a fabled hero who must vanquish an ancient evil that is waking after centuries of sleep. Working alone has its limitations, but relying on others after a lifetime of disappointments feels impossible. Still, Lark will need the help of her boarding house roommates if she wants to defeat the villainous forces that threaten to dismantle everything she holds dear.
* "This tale of a reluctant orphan forced to play the hero offers numerous feats of derring-do as well as insight into the importance of making and having friends-not to mention a fine climactic battle with a giant robot. . . . Lark has allies of her own (besides the irrepressible sword), making any victory not only collective but placing the factory in the hands of the workers. Even readers resistant to more liberal agendas will chuckle at the sword' s antics and cheer Lark on. " -- Booklist, Starred Review Fagan' s novel is well paced and will hold readers' attention from the get-go. Lark has gumption and, despite her initial reluctance to assume the role and responsibilities thrust upon her, proves the perfect vessel for sympathetic character growth. Significant inclusion of science fiction and political activism elements complement the action in the book and will serve to appeal to a wide audience. . . . An entertaining, organic, action-packed combination of adventure, science fiction, and fantasy. -- Kirkus Reviews
Deva Fagan writes fantasy and science fiction for kids, teens, and adults. She lives in Maine with her husband and her dog. When she' s not writing, she spends her time reading, doing geometry, playing video games, hiking, and drinking copious amounts of tea. She is the author of Rival Magic, Fortune' s Folly, The Magical Misadventures of Prunella Bogthistle, Circus Galacticus, and Nightingale. You can find her online at DevaFagan. com.
Status: Indent title, imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781534465787
Published: 1 Jun 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Format: Hardback
Height: 210mm
Width: 140mm
Spine: 25mm
Weight: 388g
Pages: 304

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