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Crown of Feathers

Nicki Pau Preto, map by Jordan Saia

Veronyka wants to become a Phoenix Rider. In a fantasy world shaped by warrior queens and a powerful empire, she disguises herself as a boy so that she can train with resistance fighters. The fighters ride phoenixes into battle, and Veronyka’s goal brings her into their secret group of warriors. Her story centers on the identity she adopts in order to pursue training and take part in the resistance.

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Themes
Adventure · Courage · Identity · War And Conflict
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Published
February 12, 2019
ISBN-13
9781534424630
Language
English
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