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Because of a thousand-year-old alliance between humans and pagasi, Princess Sylviianel is ceremonially bound to Ebon, her own Pegasus, on her twelfth birthday. The two species coexist peacefully, despite the language barriers separating them. Humans and pegasi both rely on specially-trained Speaker magicians as the only means of real communication.
But its different for Sylvi and Ebon. They can understand each other. They quickly grow close-so close that their bond becomes a threat to the status quo-and possibly to the future safety of their two nations.
New York Times bestselling Robin McKinley weaves an unforgettable tale of unbreakable friendship, mythical creatures and courtly drama destined to become a classic.
"Starred Review. Because this is only the first part of what is presumably a two-volume novel, readers may find the book's inconclusive ending frustrating. Despite this, it's an enchanting fantasy that the author's many fans will love. Ages 12–up." - Publishers Weekly
"Starred Review. Magnificent and magical. YA." - Kirkus
"The plot is very short on drama - a villain, established early, vanishes until the final pages, and with him goes the suspense - but an apparent sequel may add balance to the overall arc. Grades 8-11." - Booklist
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Robin McKinley is the critically-acclaimed author of numerous novels, including Fire: Tales of Elemental Spirits (with Peter Dickinson), Chalice, Dragonhaven, The Hero and the Crown (Newbery Medal winner), The Blue Sword (Newbery Honor winner) and her adult novel Sunshine (winner of the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature). She lives in England.
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