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Gr 5 Up—In a drought-stricken kingdom ruled by winged warriors called garudas, 12-year-old Nargis is exiled after her elemental singing powers spiral out of control. When she rescues a wounded eagle garuda, secretly Prince Mistral and heir to the cloud city of Alamut, she is drawn into a rebellion against caste oppression and totalitarian rule. Told in Nargis's smart, fiery voice, this fast-paced adventure blends mythological magic and sky-fire battles with themes of justice, ableism, and resistance. Nargis, who has brown skin and black hair, uses a carved crutch after an inj...Log In or Sign Up to Read More