Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird

New York Times bestselling author Faith Erin Hicks says of Lightfall: "Gorgeous artwork and a lovable heroine make Lightfall the series I wish I'd had as a kid."

In the second instalment of the award-winning, critically acclaimed Lightfall series, Bea and Cad continue their thrilling quest to stop Kest, the mythic bird who stole the sun. Perfect for middle grade fans of Amulet and Avatar the Last Airbender, Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird invites readers back into the magical and enchanting world of Irpa, where epic battles and powerful creatures abound.

After a perilous battle that nearly cost them their lives, Bea and Cad find themselves in the hidden settlement of the Arsai, mysterious beings with the ability to glimpse into the future. The Arsai’s vision reveals a foreboding future for their planet, as the bird Kest Ke Belenus—now awakened from a long and restless slumber—threatens to dismantle all the Lights of Irpa. With time running out and the fate of their world hanging in the balance, Bea and Cad are desperate for a solution. They seek out the help of a wise and ancient water spirit known as Lorgon, whose profound knowledge may provide the key to defeating Kest and preventing the total destruction of Irpa.

However, their encounter with Lorgon raises more questions than answers, leaving Bea and Cad in a quandary. They are torn between their immediate mission to stop Kest and their need to uncover deeper truths that could change their understanding of the world and their place within it.

Praise for Lightfall: The Girl and the Galdurian

Harvey Awards Book of the Year Nominee

Kirkus Best Books of 2020

Fall 2020 Indie Next List

Junior Library Guild Selection

2021 Texas Library Association’s Little Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List Selection

Nominated for the Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award

Immerse yourself in Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird and embark on an unforgettable journey filled with heart, courage, and wonder. Discover a world where friendship and bravery are the keys to surviving the darkest of times and the most formidable of foes. Perfect for fans of magical adventures and timeless tales.