Kingdom of Dust

ISBN: 0063043483

Author: Stringfellow, Lisa

Condition: New

Author of A Comb of Wishes Lisa Stringfellow returns with a West African-inspired fantasy about a girl who is determined to return both magic and justice to her people-and whose destiny holds more surprises than she could ever imagine.A fascinating fairy tale of memory, the power of storytelling, and magic! Lisa Stringfellow has crafted a fantastic story of a young girl seeking to save her kingdom from the usurper that would destroy it. This coming-of-age story of self-discovery is a gift to young readers, who will see themselves mirrored in a heroine worth rooting for! -P. Djlí Clark, author of Abeni's SongStorytelling has the ability to shape who we are and how we navigate the world. Nowhere is that more true than in Kingdom of Dust, where Lisa Stringfellow has crafted a heartfelt tale full of adventure, community, mystery, and magic. This story is one that all young readers will be absolutely delighted to discover! -New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron"Such a cool, different, princess-in-a-tower story; I loved the world Lisa built and the determined young heroine who has to save it." -Tui Sutherland, author of the New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire seriesThough the land of Kun used to be lush and green, Amara has only ever known her homeland as a dry, dusty desert. When the griots vanished more than a decade ago, they took their magic with them, along with goddess Oalas gifts of rain and plenty, leaving Kun controlled by a powerful and uncaring king. And though her foster mother, Zirachi, assures her that Kun is not under a curse, Amara cant help but wonder if her own origin, which is shrouded in mystery, is somehow linked to the broken kingdom.When Amara and Zirachi are attacked by the Nkume, the fearsome kings guard, Amara must flee, leaving all that she has known behind. With nowhere to go but knowing that she is under Oalas protection, Amara sets off to do the impossible: find the griots and save Kun before the kingdom blows away like dust.