Skyriders
Skyriders by Polly Holyoke, published by Penguin on April 9, 2024, is a captivating addition to juvenile fiction, featuring 320 pages in English. This fantasy adventure unfolds in a world where humans and their winged companions, known as skysteed, share a profound bond. The story follows thirteen-year-old Kiesandra and her beloved winged horse, N’Rah, as they face the resurgence of ancient monsters threatening their empire. With the stakes high, Kiesandra must prove her leadership to both herself and the imperial army.
Readers will find an engaging narrative that blends action and adventure with themes of friendship and courage. As Kiesandra navigates her responsibilities, she must convince the royal court and train the army using her uncle’s battle strategies. The book explores the unique connection between Kiesandra and N’Rah, emphasizing the importance of teamwork in overcoming challenges. Skyriders is the first installment in a series that promises to deliver excitement and heart, showcasing the potential of young heroes in a fantastical setting.
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A Bank Street College Best Book of the Year
Amazon Best Book of the Month
Florida Sunshine State Young Reader’s Award Nominee
Colorado Book Award Finalist
Ohio Buckeye Book Award List
Reading the West Award List
Colorado Children’s Book Award Nominee
Wings of Fire meets Skandar and the Unicorn Thief in this epic fantasy adventure set in a world where human and skysteed share a deep bond of friendship and love.
When monsters emerge to attack the empire, it’s up to Kiesandra and her beloved winged horse N’Rah to prove to herself and the imperial army that she has what it takes to lead them to victory . . . and survival.
Thirteen-year-old Kiesandra’s best friend isn’t human, but that doesn’t stop her from sharing jokes and secrets with her winged horse, N’Rah. She, like every other person with a skysteed, can communicate with N’Rah through her mind. Their bond is critical when one day, monsters from long ago reemerge to ravage a nearby village. No one knows how to fight the fearsome chimerae except Kie’s uncle . . . and now Kie.
Injured in the battle, Uncle Dug makes her promise to bring his attack plan and weapons to the capital. Kie reluctantly agrees. At the palace, she and N’Rah attempt to gain the trust of the royals and train the army in Dug’s lessons. But how can a young girl and her skysteed convince anyone that only they know how to defeat the deadly monsters?
Buzzing with action, heart, and friendship, this first book in the Skyriders series show that kids can achieve the impossible—especially with flying horses on their side.
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