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Swordbird

by Nancy Yi Fan

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The blue jays and cardinals of Stone-Run Forest have turned against each other. According to legend, only Swordbird, son of the Great Spirit, has the power to conquer evil and restore peace to the land. But is he real or just a myth? Can Swordbird arrive in time to save the forest . . . or will it be too late?

Twelve-year-old author Nancy Yi Fan has woven a captivating tale about the birds of Stone-Run Forest and the heroism, courage, and resourcefulness in their quest for peace.

Synopsis:

The blue jays and cardinals of Stone-Run Forest have turned against each other. According to legend, only Swordbird, son of the Great Spirit, has the power to conquer evil and restore peace to the land.

Teenage author Nancy Yi Fan weaves a captivating tale about the heroism, courage, and resourcefulness in the birds of Stone-Run's quest for peace.

About the Author

Nancy Yi Fan is the New York Times bestselling author of Swordbird. Her Chinese translation of Swordbird was published in a bilingual edition. Nancy spent the first part of her childhood in China, where she was born in 1993. Birds, a lifelong passion of the author's, provided the inspiration for her novels. When she isn't talking and writing to readers worldwide, Nancy gets straight A's in school, practices martial arts, and takes very good care of her pet lovebirds, Ever-sky, Pandora, and Dippler. She lives in Florida with her parents.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780061131011
Author:
Fan, Nancy Yi
Publisher:
HarperCollins
Illustrator:
Zug, Mark
Author:
by Nancy Yi Fan and Mark Zug
Subject:
Animals - Birds
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
General Juvenile Fiction
Subject:
Action & Adventure - General
Subject:
Birds
Subject:
Fantasy
Subject:
Fantasy & Magic
Subject:
Imaginary wars and battles
Edition Description:
Harper Trophy
Series:
Swordbird
Publication Date:
February 2008
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
YES
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
7.62x5.28x.55 in. .38 lbs.
Age Level:
08-12

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