Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird

<p><strong><em>New York Times</em> bestselling author Faith Erin Hicks says of <em>Lightfall</em>: Gorgeous artwork and a lovable heroine make Lightfall the series I wish I'd had as a kid.</strong></p><p>In the second installment of the award-winning critically acclaimed Lightfall series Bea and Cad continue their quest to stop Kest the mythic bird who stole the sun. Perfect for middle grade fans of <em>Amulet</em> and <em>Avatar the Last Airbender</em> <em>Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird</em> is another breathtaking journey into the magical world of Irpa where epic battles and powerful creatures abound.</p><p>After a battle that nearly cost them their lives Bea and Cad awaken in the hidden settlement of the Arsai mysterious creatures who can glimpse into the future. The Arsai's vision paints a dire picture for their planet as the bird Kest Ke Belenus--now awoken from a restless slumber--threatens to destroy all the Lights of Irpa. Desperate for a solution Bea and Cad seek out the help of a water spirit known as Lorgon whose ancient wisdom may help them find a way to take down Kest and save Irpa from utter destruction.</p><p>But when their time with Lorgon presents more questions than answers Bea and Cad must decide what's more important . . . stopping Kest or uncovering the truth.</p><p><strong><em>Praise for Lightfall: The Girl and the Galdurian</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Harvey Awards Book of the Year Nominee</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Kirkus Best Books of 2020</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Fall 2020 Indie Next List</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Junior Library Guild Selection</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>2021 Texas Library Association's Little Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List Selection</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Nominated for the Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award</em></strong></p>