In a world ruled by fierce eagle garudas, twelve-year-old Nargis, a powerless human with a deep hatred for the garudas who killed her parents, discovers her unique ability as a spirit singer--able to manipulate the elements through song, though her control is imperfect. After losing control of her power during a kite fight, she is exiled to the desert, where she encounters Mistral, an injured eagle garuda prince. Despite their mutual distrust, they must team up to survive and reclaim Mistral's throne from a cruel vulture garuda. As they face assassins, sky pirates, and sneak into a sky castle, Nargis uncovers a family secret that could bring life-saving rains to the desert--but at a great personal risk

Ages 8-12

Grades 4-6