Elissa’s Quest
Elissa’s Quest by Erica Verrillo, published by Random House on June 1, 2008, is a reprint edition comprising 336 pages. This juvenile fiction novel follows thirteen-year-old Elissa, who leads a solitary life, unaware of her father’s identity and burdened by the secret of her ability to communicate with animals. As a healer’s apprentice in the tranquil setting of High Crossing, Elissa yearns for adventure and the truth about her past. Her life takes a dramatic turn when a royal guest arrives, leading her to become embroiled in a conflict that could alter the fate of a kingdom.
Readers will find Elissa navigating a world filled with fantasy and magic, as she embarks on a quest for freedom and self-discovery. Accompanied by her donkey, Gertrude, she confronts challenges that reveal her potential role in a significant prophecy. Themes of family, royalty, and the struggles of orphans and foster homes are woven throughout the narrative, providing depth to Elissa’s journey. This edition invites readers into a humorous and engaging adventure, marking the beginning of the Phoenix Rising trilogy.
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THIRTEEN-YEAR-OLD ELISSA LEADS a solitary life. She knows nothing of her parents—only that her mother is dead. Her caretaker, Nana, keeps her father’s identity a secret from her. Meanwhile Elissa carries her own secret—the people of the valley must not know that she has the gift of speaking to animals. For now she is just a healer’s apprentice in peaceful High Crossing, but Elissa dreams of a more exciting life, and of, one day, finding her father.
When an unexpected royal guest arrives at the Manor, Elissa’s life changes forever. She leaves home with him, only to discover that she’s become a pawn in a battle for his kingdom. Accompanied by her dear donkey, Gertrude, she is delivered to the evil Khan. Elissa’s quest for freedom and the truth about her past leads to questions about the future. Is she the key to a prophecy—the prophecy of the Phoenix—that everyone seems to know about, except her?
In Book One of the Phoenix Rising trilogy, new author Erica Verrillo has crafted a classic—and often humorous—fantasy adventure with a strong, unwitting heroine.
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