From the Publisher
Inviting young readers to journey into their own ‘Age of Hope,’ The Firebird Song shows how forgiveness and friendship offer light in even the darkest of times. A timely and beautiful tale.” - Christiane M. Andrews, author of Spindlefish and Stars
“A rich and empowering story of young heroes brave enough to choose hope over fear, challenge the despair of others and change their world.” - Deva Fagan, author of Nightingale and The Mirrorwood
“The Firebird Song is for anyone with a love of adventure, a heart full of hope, and the belief that one person can make a difference. Powerful, fast-paced, and unforgettable.” - Gillian McDunn, author of Caterpillar Summer and Honestly Elliott
“A fast-paced, heart-squeezing adventure, perfect for fans of intricate fantasy worlds and memorable characters.” - Booklist, starred review
“Finding hope, true friendship, and bravery lies at the hearts of their journeys. . . . A fantastical adventure full of hope.” - Kirkus Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
2021-03-16
Two tweens embark on a journey to fulfill a prophecy and save their kingdom.
Years ago, Lyrica was filled with life, warmth, and hope, protected as it was by the Song and Feather of the Firebird. Until the night when the Spectress and the Demon of Fear filled the sky with darkness, killing the queen and everyone else in the castle—and leaving behind a cold land, devoid of hope. In the present, Prewitt is turning 12, the Age of Hope, and Granny Arila is finally telling him the truth about Lyrica’s dark past, satisfying his curiosity about things no one speaks of openly. Prewitt discovers not only that the Lost Princess survived that terrible night, but that their destinies are tied together through a mysterious prophecy. Prewitt leaves home, searching for the princess, and runs into Calliope, a girl who has been hidden from the world for 12 years. When he realizes she is the Lost Princess, something she had not known herself until recently, they embark on a dangerous quest to find the Firebird’s Feather and Song and save Lyrica. Their journey is a fast-paced adventure full of monsters and magic. Told in the third person, the book focuses on Calliope and Prewitt, but secondary characters’ stories are neatly woven in. Finding hope, true friendship, and bravery lies at the heart of their journey. Prewitt has brown hair and skin; black-haired Calliope has honeyed skin.
A fantastical adventure full of hope. (Fantasy. 8-12)
