In a magical realm, three teenage girls-Jade, Opal, and Amber-are chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy. Although they meet as strangers, they must learn to trust one another with their lives as they embark on an epic journey, armed only with magical stones and one another. On the day of their fourteenth birthday, they set out on a quest that will require them to overcome heinous enemies-like the ferocious raptors, birds of prey that feast on fear; and the torturous Ghibduls, who inflict pain for sport and theater-in an effort to save an enchanted yet threatened land called Fairytale. Along the way, they encounter miraculous horses that have the gift of reading their riders' thoughts; the brave Adrien of Rivebel, who captures the heart of one of the girls; and Oonagh, the girls' childlike guide, living in the remote crystalline grotto, who will advise them on their course. At the same time, in a parallel world, a young girl named Joa fights for her life in a hospital bed in Paris. While she is dreaming, her thoughts transport her to an unknown realm where three young heroines fight a spectacular battle. Their success or failure will determine the fate of Fairytale. . . and Joa's s
Categories:
- Teen & Young Adult
- Literature & Fiction
- Girls & Women
- Literature & Fiction
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Author : Bujor, Flavia
Language : English
Published :2004-04-06
Number Of Pages : 400
Binding : hardcover
ISBN-10 : 0786818352
ISBN-13 : 9780786818358
Item weight : 1.58 lb
Dimensions : 1.11 in x 6.57 in x 9.13 in
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