Summary
A beautiful and lyrical stand-alone story about a family with magic in their bones.
How far would you go to save your home? When Sybaline’s enchanted valley in the Appalachian mountains is about to be flooded, she decides to stay. But will Sybaline’s magic be powerful enough to stop the flood from destroying everything she loves?
For generations, Sybaline Shaw’s family has lived in an enchanted valley in the Appalachian Mountains, using their magic to help grow the land. But n…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781728245737 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1728245737 |
| Author: | Juliana Brandt |
| Publisher: | Sourcebooks, Inc |
| Imprint: | Sourcebooks Young Readers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 4 May 2021 |
| Weight: | 285g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 142mm x 19mm |
| Audience Age: | 7-12 |
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Critics Review
”[Kids] expecting a big move may find comfort in Sybaline’s eventual acceptance of her need to leave the valley.” - The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Readers who enjoyed the Savvy series by Ingrid Law and Drizzle by Kathleen Van Cleve will love this little gem.” - Rebecca Williams, Portland Book Review
“The relationship between magic, nature, and intent adds a thoughtful level of complexity and cost to this sophomore novel by Brandt….a poignant blend of loss and optimism as readers empathize with Sybaline’s rebellion against inevitable change.” - Publishers Weekly
”[Kids] expecting a big move may find comfort in Sybaline’s eventual acceptance of her need to leave the valley.” - The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
About The Author
Juliana Brandt
Juliana Brandt is an author and kindergarten teacher with a passion for storytelling that guides her in both of her jobs. She lives in her childhood home of Minnesota, and her writing is heavily influenced by travels around the country and decade living in the South. When not working, she is usually exploring the great outdoors. She is the author of The Wolf of Cape Fen and A Wilder Magic.
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