Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston
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Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston
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Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston
In a magical medieval world filled with dragons, shape-shifters, and witches, a twelve-year-old nonbinary hopeful knight battles for the heart of their kingdom. This USA Today bestselling series explores identity and gender amid sword fights and magic, and proves anyone can be a hero.
"These heroes come in all shapes and skills—I cheered for them throughout their exciting journey." -#1 New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce
When their ex-hero dad is summoned back to the royal capital of Helston to train a hopeless crown prince, Callie lunges at the opportunity to finally prove themself worthy to the kingdom's "great and powerful."
Except the intolerant great and powerful look at nonbinary Callie and only see girl. But Callie has always known exactly what they want to be, and they're not about to let anything stand in their way.
Trapped in Helston's rigid hierarchy where girls learn magic and boys train as knights, Callie discovers they aren't alone—there's Elowen, the chancellor's brilliant daughter, whose unparalleled power is being stifled; Edwyn, Elowen's twin brother desperate to win his father's approval; and Willow, the crown prince who was never meant to be king.
In this start to an epic series packed with action, humour, and heart, Callie and their new friends quickly find themselves embedded in an ancient war—and their only hope to defeat the threats outside the kingdom lies in first defeating the bigotry within.
"Everything you could possibly want from a middle grade fantasy." -The Nerd Daily
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Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston by Esme Symes-Smith has received highly positive reviews, being praised as a top choice for young readers. Critics commend the book for its blend of bravery, emotional depth, and inclusivity, highlighting the endearing and resilient hero, Callie. The narrative is celebrated for its engaging adventure and its impact as both a story and a meaningful reflection on identity and self-discovery, making it a standout debut in children's fantasy literature.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780593485804
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 August 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Random House Inc
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 132.0mm
Height: 194.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 416
About the Author
After cutting their teeth on a steady diet of fan fiction in the Southwest of England, Esme Symes-Smith wandered north to Wales for their degree in literature and creative writing, then promptly migrated to Missouri after meeting their wife on Tumblr. Esme has been a ghostwriter, an editor, a frozen-yogurt seller, and a caffeine purveyor. They now wrangle preschoolers for a living and have a severe tea problem. twitter- @EsmeSymesSmith instagram- ez_symes_smith
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