Synopses & Reviews
Flora Fyrdraaca wants nothing more than to be a ranger, and for that she must master the magickaland#8212;and dangerousand#8212;language of Gramatica. But before she can find the ideal teacher, her aspirations are put to the test. Would a true ranger be intimidated by a tentacle that reaches for her from the depths of a toilet? Be daunted by her best friendand#8217;s transformation into a notorious outlaw, thanks to a pair of sparkly stolen boots? Be cowed by the revelation that only she can rescue the city of Califa from the violent earthquakes that threaten its survival?
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Review
Praise for Flora's Dare Winner of the Andre Norton Award for Young Adult Science Fiction and Fantasy "Wilce creates a fantastic and unique world. . . . Guaranteed thrills, chills, and amazing revelations."and#8212;VOYA * "This fresh and funky setting is rich with glorious costumes, innovative language and tantalizing glimpses of history."and#8212;Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Never loses its sense of fun."and#8212;Booklist and#160; Praise for Flora Segunda "Highly original, strange and amusing ...treats young readers with respect."and#8212;Diana Wynne Jones * "A thoroughly original magical world marks this witty debut...Tantalizingly, the open-ended conclusion hints there might be more to come from this compelling and funny heroine."and#8212;Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Like [Philip] Pullmanand#8217;s Lyra Silvertongue or [Terry] Pratchettand#8217;s Tiffany Aching, Flora Fyrdraaca is a descendant of Jo March rather than a fainting beauty who needs rescuing."and#8212;The New York Times Book Review and#160; Praise for Flora's Fury "[A] thrilling, bizarre ride."--The Horn Book "Readers return to our heroine at a pivotal moment in her growth . . . Flora fans will love old mysteries solved."--Kirkus Reviews "Offers some enjoyable twists . . . fans of Flora will not be disappointed."--VOYA, 3Q 2P J S "A charming conclusion to a fine fantasy series."--Booklist
Synopsis
Flora Fyrdraaca wants nothing more than to be a ranger, and for that she must master the magickal and dangerous language of Gramatica. But before she can find the ideal teacher, her aspirations are put to the test. Would a true ranger be intimidated by a tentacle that reaches for her from the depths of a toilet? Be daunted by her best friend s transformation into a notorious outlaw, thanks to a pair of sparkly stolen boots? Be cowed by the revelation that only she can rescue the city of Califa from the violent earthquakes that threaten its survival?
Never. Saving her city and her best friend are the least a Girl of Spirit can do yet what Flora doesn t expect are the life-altering revelations she learns about her family and herself. "
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Synopsis
Wilce delivers her second novel featuring Flora Frydracca, who in this installment gambles all to confront a bouncing boy terror and save the city of Califa from a shaky doom (despite being confined to her room).
Synopsis
Is saving her City worth risking everything?
About the Author
Ysabeau S. Wilce is the author of Flora Segunda, Flora's Dare, and Flora's Fury, and she has also published work in Asimov's Science Fiction and The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. She has been nominated for the World Fantasy Award and the Tiptree Award, and Flora's Dare won the Andre Norton Award for Young Adult Science Fiction and Fantasy. Trained as a military historian, she claims to have turned to fiction when