Wing & Claw #2: Cavern of Secrets: A Thrilling Middle Grade Fantasy About a Boy Apothecary's Quest for Kids (Ages 8-12) - Couverture souple

Park, Linda Sue

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ISBN 10 : 0062327429 ISBN 13 : 9780062327420

Editeur : HarperCollins, 2018

Synopsis

In the second installment of the spellbinding Wing & Claw series, Newbery Medal-winning author Linda Sue Park takes a young apothecary hero to new heights of danger, exciting adventure, and intriguing botanical magic.

Raffa Santana has spent all winter hiding in the harsh wilderness of the Sudden Mountains, and now it’s time to return home. Home, where his parents will help him fight back against the vile Chancellor who has captured and altered the wild creatures of the Forest of Wonders. Home, where Raffa’s beloved companion, Echo the bat, will recover from his mysterious sickness.

To get there, Raffa must make a treacherous journey across Obsidia. Along the way, he will discover a luminous plant that might be the key to saving the creatures stuck in the Chancellor’s grasp… if only Raffa can unlock the plant’s secrets and deliver the cure to the captive animals.

Cavern of Secrets masterfully explores one boy’s responsibility to his friends, family, and the wider world.

To save his friends, he’ll have to master a power he barely understands. But what secrets lie buried in the earth?

• A Loyal Animal Companion: Follow the heartwarming bond between Raffa and Echo, his talking bat, as they face danger together.
• A Dangerous Quest: Journey through the treacherous Sudden Mountains to stand against a powerful and evil Chancellor.
• Unique Botanical Magic: Discover a world of healing drawn from mysterious glowing plants, and watch as a young apothecary learns to wield his growing power.
• An Epic Animal Fantasy: Perfect for fans of adventure and magic, this thrilling sequel explores themes of friendship, courage, and responsibility.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Linda Sue Park, Newbery Medal winner for A Single Shard and #1 New York Times bestseller for A Long Walk to Water, is the renowned author of picture books and novels for young readers. She lives in Western New York. Learn more at lindasuepark.com.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

Raffa Santana has spent all winter hiding in the cold wilderness of the Sudden Mountains, and now it’s time to return home. Home, where his parents will help him fight back against the vile Chancellor, who has captured the wild creatures of the Forest of Wonders. Home, where Raffa’s beloved companion, Echo the bat, will recover from his mysterious sickness.

To get there, Raffa and his friends must journey across Obsidia, traverse treacherous terrain, and evade the Chancellor’s guards. Along the way, Raffa will discover a luminous plant unlike anything he’s seen before. His powerful intuition as an apothecary tells him that the strange botanical might be the key to saving the creatures stuck in the Chancellor’s grasp . . . if only Raffa can unlock the plant’s secrets and deliver the cure to the captive animals.

The second installment in Linda Sue Park’s spellbinding Wing & Claw trilogy masterfully explores one boy’s responsibility to his friends, family, and the wider world.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: HarperCollins
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0062327429
• ISBN 13: 9780062327420
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Madsen Jim
• Nombre de pages: 336
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