The Illuminator's Gift - Paperback

by Alina Sayre (Author)

Book 1 of The Voyages of the Legend, winner of a 2014 Moonbeam Children's Book Award!
"...magical...a real page turner." - Readers' Favorite, 5-star review
Ellie is a twelve-year-old orphan who desperately wants a family. She just doesn't expect to find one when she joins the crew of the Legend, a flying ship in a secret rescue fleet. On board, she meets a boy with a pet tarantula, a bully with eyes like mirrors, and a librarian who can read eighteen languages. Unexpectedly, Ellie also discovers a powerful gift that only she can wield. But when the Legend is called to a dangerous rescue mission, Ellie risks losing everyone she loves. Will her mysterious gift be enough to save her and her friends from a deadly enemy bent on destroying their world?

Author Biography

Alina Sayre began her literary career chewing on board books and has been in love with words ever since. Now she gets to work with them every day as an author, educator, editor, and speaker. Her first novel, The Illuminator's Gift, won a silver medal in the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards and received a 5-star review from Reader's Favorite. Book 2, The Illuminator's Test, also received 5 stars. When she's not writing, Alina enjoys hiking, crazy socks, and reading under blankets. She does not enjoy algebra or wasabi. When she grows up, she would like to live in a castle with a large library. Visit her website: www.alinasayre.com