The Firebird Song by Arnée Flores

Debut author Arnée Flores spins an exciting and original tale about hope in even the darkest places that are perfect for Shannon Hale’s fans.

The Kingdom of Lyrica was warm and thriving, kept safe by the Firebird, whose feather and song was a blessing of peace and prosperity. But the Firebird disappeared, and Lyrica is now terrorized by the evil Specters who wield her powers from within a volcano. All that remains is a mysterious message scrawled on the castle wall in the Queen’s own hand: Wind. Woman. Thief.

For the most part, Young Prewitt has only known a time without the Firebird, a life of constant cold, as his village is afraid to tempt the volcano monsters with even the feeblest fire. But he has heard whispers that the kingdom’s princess survived the attack. And he is certain that if he can find her, together they can save Lyrica.

Equally, Princess Calliope has no memories beyond living on her barge on the underground lake. But as she nears her twelfth birthday, she is certain there is more to life than the walls of a cave. However, when Prewitt finds her, he realizes that she is the missing princess: the only hope for Lyrica. In short, Calliope and Prewitt determine to decipher the meaning of her mother’s strange message and find the Firebird. So they set off on a quest that puts them in more danger than either of them ever anticipated.

About the Author:

Arnée Flores spent her childhood shifting across rural Washington towns, lugging along boxes of books, and switching schools nine times before her family finally settled down on a wheat farm in the tiny town of Reardan, Washington.​

Moreover, Arnée identifies as Vietnamese American, but as a transracial adoptee raised by a Caucasian family in small-town America, she grew up feeling displaced.

And It took a long while and a winding path for her to find herself.  Also, She spent a few nomadic years exploring, working odd jobs, and studying subjects from Piano Performance at Washington State University to Pre-Law and Political Science at Gonzaga. Furthermore, she understood that all she really wanted was to stay in one place and write the kinds of stories that had helped her feel safe during her chaotic childhood. 

Today, you can find her collecting rocks, shells, and other curiosities on the beach near her Seattle apartment, all the while dreaming up wild and magical tales, her little white dog splashing along behind her through the tide pools.

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