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We Are the Song
A lush and beautiful fantasy set in a world where music is magic and the fate of many thrones lies with one girl...
Twelve-year-old Elissa has been raised in seclusion as a devotee of the Mother Goddess. She is a special child, a blessed child, a child who can sing miracles into being. Her voice can heal wounds, halt landslides, cure hunger--and even end wars.
But there are those who would use her gift for darker things. And when Elissa finds herself the farthest from home she's ever been--along with her vain and jealous music tutor, Lucio--she will have to develop the judgment to decide who wants to use her song to heal... and who wants to use her song to hurt.
Middle Grade Fantasy (Ages 8 - 12)
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Praise for WE ARE THE SONG…
“Bakewell’s beguiling debut—brimming with high-stakes adventure, expansive worldbuilding, and a uniquely detailed magical system—steadily crescendos to a gratifying conclusion.”
— Publishers Weekly
“An alluring fantasy exploring the influence of music, the importance of listening to one’s own voice, and knowing who your friends are.”
— School Library Journal
"Fantasy fans will queue up for this delightful novel with its strong female characters and carefully drawn fantasy world. This captivating novel promises a good future for this first-time author."
— School Library Connection
“This fast-paced fantasy is full of action and intrigue, taking place in a war-torn world that still holds much beauty and magic… An excellent addition to middle-grade fantasy collections.”
— Booklist
