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Starfire - (Guardian Herd) by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez (Hardcover)

Starfire - (Guardian Herd) by  Jennifer Lynn Alvarez (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Star is prophesized to become the most powerful winged horse in Anok on his first birthday, but he must first overcome his malformed wings that make him unable to fly and threats from the leaders of the five herds"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Riders of the Realm author Jennifer Lynn Alvarez "will lift the reader on the wings of danger and destiny, magic and hope"* in this first book in an action-packed fantasy adventure series. Perfect for fans of the Warriors and Guardians of Ga'Hoole series.</strong></p><p>Once every hundred years, a black foal is born, prophesied to either unite or destroy the five herds of winged horses that live in Anok--fated to become the most powerful Pegasus in all the land.</p><p>Star is this black foal.</p><p>Even though Star seems harmless because he's unable to fly, the leaders of each herd aren't willing take any risks. So, they plan to execute Star before his first birthday. With the threats against him mounting, Star must rely on his friends and the untapped power within to win an epic battle between good and evil.</p><p><em>* (New York Times bestselling author Peter Lerangis)</em></p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>Once every hundred years, a black pegasus foal is born. But its uncertain destiny will forever change the five herds of flying horses that live in Anok. For this foal will either unite or destroy the herds--and is fated to become the most powerful pegasus in the land. </p><p>Star is this black foal.</p><p>With malformed wings that make him unable to fly, Star seems harmless enough. But the prophecy is looming, and the leaders of each herd will take no risks. They will execute Star before the prophecy can take effect on his first birthday. </p><p>With threats from all the herds, including his own, and nowhere to hide, Star must rely on his small group of friends. But it's his own strength from within that will surprise him, no matter what the future may hold. </p><p>Perfect for fans of Warriors and Survivors, this first book in a thrilling new series will keep readers quickly turning the pages as they follow Star on his epic journey.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Alvarez's world is lush with description and atmosphere, and her premise has much to offer. Fans of animal fantasies should find it enjoyable."--<em>Publishers Weekly</em><br><br>"Will prove popular with both animal-lovers and fantasy fans. ...A good choice for reluctant readers. The clever resolution will get kids psyched for more tales from the Guardian Herd."--ALA Booklist<br><br>"Chock-full of adventure and twists, making it difficult to put down."--School Library Journal<br><br>"From page one, Jennifer Lynn Alvarez weaves an epic tale of a doomed black Pegasus foal named Star, whose race against time will lift the reader on the wings of destiny and danger, magic and hope. It's a world I did not want to leave, and neither will you."--Peter Lerangis, New York Times bestselling author in the 39 Clues series and of the Seven Wonders series<br>

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