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Centuries ago, the world, Terra, was nearly destroyed by humans. As she recovered, Terra created the Guardians – a group sworn to protect her. But humans have returned to their plundering ways and Terra needs the Guardians. She calls on them only to find they have fractured – their last leader murdered years before. They need a new leader – a new Terra Protectorum – but when a young girl is chosen, outrage ensues. Questions demand answers.
Why has Terra selected a girl with no knowledge of the Guardians? Why has she chosen a human when it is the humans destroying the earth? And most importantly, why has she chosen the girl whose father murdered the last Terra Protectorum?
"Filled with pulse-pounding action, otherworldly characters to root for, and a timely message about the state of our planet, The Rise of Winter soars."—Joel A. Sutherland, author of Summer's End and the Haunted Canada series
Also from Alex Lyttle: From Ant to Eagle
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May 1, 2019 -
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781771681599
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781771681599
- File size: 2123 KB
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- English
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March 15, 2019
This first in a fantasy trilogy features a young girl and a band of animals questing to save the world from itself.Readers meet Winter, who is in grade nine, surrounded by schoolyard bullies at the novel's opening, but she is whisked to a world of talking animals within a few chapters. As the newly named leader of the Guardians, which protect the planet and its life force, Winter hones magical skills with guidance from Vulpeera the fox, Pteron the bat, and others. Threats to the Guardianship mount, and common fantasy elements pile up. Winter's deceased biological parents, her role as a chosen child with magical blood, and a journey to a powerful mountain feel familiar. Meanwhile, themes of grief and climate change add social complexity--though they are woven in with little subtlety, a problem that's exacerbated as the novel loses control of its pacing. As Winter and her animal comrades race against time, Winter must face painful revelations about her family members while becoming a leader. Chapters end on action to pull readers along. The names of animal characters and magical powers are so numerous that readers may lose track, but Latin buffs might love it. Winter presents white; Vulpeera references two mothers (of different species), and human character Alectus uses a prosthetic foot. Madia and Peirce contribute occasional grayscale spot illustrations.For readers who want to meander. (Fantasy. 10-13)COPYRIGHT(2019) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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