The Penderwicks meets Howlās Moving Castle in this thrilling middle grade fantasy adventure about a trio of royal siblings who unlock a long-forgotten magical language in their bid to reclaim their stolen throneāfrom Ember and the Ice Dragons author Heather Fawcett. Perfect for fans of Kelly Barnhill and Robert Beatty.
Forced into exile on an enchanted, moving island, ex-princess Noa Marchena has two missions: reclaim her familyās stolen throne and ensure that the dark powers her older brother, Julian, possesses donāt go to his head in the process. But between babysitting her annoying little sister, Mite, and keeping an eye on the cake-loving sea monster that guards the moving island, Noa has her hands full.
When the siblings learn that their enemies are searching for a weapon capable of defeating Julianāwhose legendary spell weaving is feared throughout the kingdomāonce and for all, they vow to get to it first. To everyoneās surprise, the key to victory turns out to be a long-lost magical languageāand only Noa can speak it.
But what if by helping her brother, Noa ends up losing him?