Description: On a visit to a remote European kingdom in 1872, a fearless sixteen-year-old orphan and her guardian research an ancient legend and become enmeshed in a dangerous rebellion.
Synopsis On a visit to a remote European kingdom in 1872, a fearless sixteen-year-old orphan and her guardian research an ancient legend and become enmeshed in a dangerous rebellion.
Details
Publication Date:
1990-07-01
Size
Height:
7.5 in
Width:
5.0 in
Thickness:
0.5 in
Weight:
2.4 oz
Publisher's Note Vesper Holly's fascination with an ancient legend leads her into exciting adventure in the tiny country of Illyria. She and her guardian set out to search for a legendary treasure. But Illyria is in a dangerous state of rebellion, and someone wants Vesper out of the way . . . for good.
When Vesper Holly embarks on a quest for legendary treasure and an army of magical warriors, she is plunged instead into the fierce struggle between Illyrias rebel forces and their Zentan rulers."A truly exciting story."--Kirkus Reviews. An ALA Notable Childrens Book, An IRA-CBC Children's Choice.
Industry Reviews "A truly exciting story." Kirkus Reviews