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The First Flame

Lily Berlin Dodd
The Aerimander Chronicles Book 2

The thrilling sequel to The Last Ember is a fast-paced upper-middle grade fantasy full of breathtaking adventure, dragon-like creatures, and friendships forged in fire

The highly anticipated second book in the Aerimander Chronicles flies readers to the Northern Isles with another flame-filled adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats!

Hatching and then hiding the world’s last aerimander kit got Eva Alexander locked up in Byrdhaven, gave Myrnie Wilshins a bad reputation, and left Dusty St. Ichabod a fugitive on the streets of Porttown. With Rubi the baby aerimander missing, and all three of her beloved humans separated, it's hard to imagine a path forward.

When fate leads Dusty back to the Lockwood Inn, he overhears the next stage of Eoin Parnassus’ sinister plans for aerimanders, and knows he must do everything in his power to stop him. But first Myrnie and Dusty need to break Eva out of Byrdhaven. Dodging strict nuns, WANTED posters, and an evil clown on the way, the trio manage to make it to the Northern Isles in search of Rubi. But it's Rubi who finds them first – and introduces them to a secret, mountain-dwelling society called the Unruled.

But as Eva and Dusty spend more time among the Unruled, secrets emerge that could threaten the safety of them all. With Parnassus stopping at nothing to find them, who can Eva, Myrnie, and Dusty really trust? Filled with humour, heart, and high-stakes adventure, The First Flame explores the deep-rooted bonds forged by flame and friendship, and the lengths people will go to protect those that need it the most.

PRAISE FOR THE LAST EMBER, BOOK 1 IN THE AERIMANDER CHRONICLES

  • ‘Expert worldbuilding with a rip-roaring plot.’ – Publishers Weekly, starred review
  • ‘Reminiscent of The Golden Compass.’ – Booklist, starred review
  • ‘Fans of The Princess Bride and Terry Pratchett's work will devour this series opener.’ – Kirkus Reviews, starred review
  • New York Public Library Best Book of the Year; Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year; Junior Library Guild Selection; New York Times Bestseller
Details:
ISBN:
9781761217241
Format:
Paperback
Page Count:
400
Dimensions:
22.90cm x 15.30cm
Series:
The Aerimander Chronicles
Publisher:
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

Author

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