The Floating Islands
The Floating Islands by Rachel Neumeier, published by Random House Children’s Books in 2011, is a young adult fantasy novel that spans 388 pages. The story follows Trei, who, after losing his family in a tragic disaster, embarks on a journey to find distant relatives in a breathtaking new land. The Floating Islands, filled with stunning landscapes and inhabited by the kajurai—men who soar through the skies—captivate Trei, igniting his desire to become one of them. Along the way, he meets his cousin Araene, who shares his passion but harbors her own secret ambitions.
Readers will discover a richly woven narrative told through alternating voices, as Trei and Araene navigate their individual dreams and challenges. Their budding friendship leads them to become conspirators in a quest that intertwines their fates with the future of the Floating Islands. This edition presents a vivid exploration of themes such as family, ambition, and the allure of magic, making it a notable addition to the juvenile fiction genre.
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When Trei loses his family in a tragic disaster, he must search out distant relatives in a new land. The Floating Islands are unlike anything Trei has ever seen: stunning, majestic, and graced with kajurai, men who soar the skies with wings.
Trei is instantly sky-mad, and desperate to be a kajurai himself. The only one who fully understands his passion is Araene, his newfound cousin. Prickly, sarcastic, and gifted, Araene has a secret of her own . . . a dream a girl cannot attain.
Trei and Araene quickly become conspirators as they pursue their individual paths. But neither suspects that their lives will be deeply entwined, and that the fate of the Floating Islands will lie in their hands. . . .
Filled with rich language, and told in alternating voices, The Floating Islands is an all-encompassing young adult fantasy read.
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