Avielle of Rhia

ISBN	9780761453208

Specifications

5 1/2" X 8 1/4"; 400 pages

Author(s)

Dia Calhoun

Interest/Age Group

Grades 6+

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US$ 16.99

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ISBN	9780761442004

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About the Book
Since the blood of her great-great-grandmother, Dolvoka, had sprung up in Princess Avielle—because she looked Dredonian—would Dolvoka’s evil magic spring up in her, too?

With her silver skin and silver hair, fifteen-year-old Princess Avielle of Rhia resembles her Dredonian great-great grandmother who practiced evil magic. Everyone in Rhia expects Avielle to turn evil, too. Shunned by those around her, she feels unloved and unable to love others. In addition, Rhia is on the verge of war with Dredonia, which suffers under the rule of evil wizard-priests: the Brethren of the Black Cloaks. They have placed impossible demands upon Rhia, but the king and queen have refused to acquiesce.

One terrible night, the Brethren attack, killing the royal family and hundreds of others. Only Avielle escapes. She must keep her identity secret to avoid death from the enemy. While hiding among the common people, she learns that she has a magical gift for weaving. But will this gift, rooted in her Dredonian blood, lead Avielle to the same evil that possessed her great-great grandmother? Or will it help her free her people from further attacks?

DIA CALHOUN lives in Tacoma, Washington. Her other prize-winning novels include The Phoenix Dance, White Midnight, Aria of the Sea, and Firegold.

Visit the author’s website at: www.DiaCalhoun.com