Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird

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In the second installment of theaward-winning, critically acclaimedLightfallseries, Bea and Cad continue their quest to stopKest, the mythic birdwho stolethe sun.Perfect for middle grade fans ofAmuletandAvatar,Lightfall: Shadow of the Birdisanotherbreathtakingjourneyinto the magical world ofIrpa,whereepic battlesandpowerful creaturesabound.

Shadow of the Birdpicks up right whereThe Girl and theGaldurianleft offin a hidden settlement where Bea and Cad have been taken in by mysterious creatures known as theArsai.Bea and Cadswounds have healed, but they must face the growing threat ofKestKeBelenus, a dangerous being whowon’tstop until he collects all the Flames from the remaining LightsofIrpa, doomingthe worldto eternal darkness.

Meanwhile, the Feather Knights continue their raid on the city ofLealand. When the Light ofLealandfalls andKest’sFeather Knights turn their attention next to the seaside city ofRinn, Bea and Cad are desperate to find a solution. The heroes seek out the help of anIrpanspirit long-thought extinct, the water spirit known asLorgon, whose ancient wisdom may help them find a way to take downKestand saveRinnfrom utter destruction.

But when their time withLorgonpresents more questions than answers about the extinction of their sun, Bea and Cad must decide what’s more important: stoppingKestor uncovering the truth.