Atana and the Firebird (Atana, 1)
A mermaid, a firebird, and a witch become entangled with the mysterious and powerful Witch Queen, who may hold the key to each of their past in this epic middle grade fantasy by debut author Vivian Zhou.
Atana’s island may be quiet and peaceful, but mostly, it’s lonely. With the outside world full of magic hunters who would stop at nothing to capture a mermaid like her, Atana has never been brave enough to swim far from her island’s shores and seek the answers to her mysterious past—until a firebird named Ren unexpectedly crashes into her life.
Ren’s arrival does not go unnoticed, as it has been hundreds of years since a firebird last landed on Earth. Determined to both protect Ren and finally chase the answers she’s longed for, Atana embarks on an adventure that takes her and the firebird to strange new islands and entangles them with the powerful yet secretive Witch Queen.
Generous though the Witch Queen’s offer of protection may be, an invitation to the Blue Palace can’t come without a price. And while the Palace’s splendid halls and library might hold the key to Atana’s past, will she be willing to pay the cost when it risks her chance of a bright new future?
# of Pages: 256
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: HarperAlley
Language: en
ISBN: 9780063075917
Vivian Zhou is an author and storyteller with a passion for creating magical worlds and captivating characters. She draws inspiration from her own multicultural background and love for folklore and mythology to craft unique and imaginative tales. Zhou's writing is influenced by her studies in creative writing and her experience as a teacher, where she learned the importance of storytelling in connecting people and cultures. In addition to writing, Zhou enjoys traveling and exploring new cultures, which often serves as a source of inspiration for her stories. Atana and the Firebird is her debut novel and the first book in the Atana series.