So she has set off on a search across the countryside even though she has nothing but a magical map to guide her. Young dairymaid Begonia has lost her cow Alfalfa. The Emperor's Ostrich: Magic and mayhem abound in this middle-grade fantasy adventure from Julie Berry, the author of The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place. Now she must uncover the true vandal to ensure peace between Shin and Pearl-all while becoming a champion Tensions rise when the dazzling pearl buildings of the Academy are vandalized and outsider Peasprout is blamed for the attacks by her rivals-and even some friends. They soon find themselves in a heated competition for top ranking.

As the first students from the rural country of Shin to attend Pearl Famous Academy of Skate and Sword, Peasprout and her little brother Cricket have some pretty big skates to fill. Peasprout Chen dreams of becoming a legend of wu liu, the deadly and beautiful art of martial arts figure skating. Peasprout Chen, Future Legend of Skate and Sword: The School for Good and Evil meets Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in this debut fantasy series about a young girl's quest to become a champion of wu liu, an art form that blends figure skating with martial arts. Emboldened, Ishmael sets out to find answers hoping his long lost brother might hold the key. Until one morning a ray of light fragments Ishmael's gray world into something extraordinary: a spectrum of color he never knew existed. The Splintered Light: Reminiscent of The Giver, this literary debut middle-grade fantasy is beautifully written and stunningly creative.Įver since his brother Luc's disappearance and his father's tragic death, Ishmael has lived a monotonous existence helping his mother on their meager farm where everything is colorless.

If you can't make it to the event but would like a copy signed and personalized, please feel free to contact us before the event or order online below. We are excited to host three authors for a special book signing filled with magic and adventure! The event will consist of a short discussion followed by a book signing. With Ginger Johnson, Henry Lien, and Julie Berry Perfect for adventurous readers ages 9 to 13!

The Splintered Light by Ginger Johnson