Take flight with Pippa and her winged horse in this heartfelt two-book
series about a young girl who must win the hardest race in ancient
Greece in order to stay with her closest friend.
This new series from acclaimed author Kallie George is perfect for
horse lovers and fans of Greek myths alike!
High on the slopes of mighty Mount Olympus, among the sun-splashed
meadows and sparkling waters, glide the winged horses of the ancient
gods. Here up high is normally no place for a lost, parentless girl like
Pippa. But once every hundred years, the gods and goddesses descend to
the mortal realm to choose jockeys for their winged horse race--and
Pippa is one of the lucky children chosen to ride.
With her undersized, impetuous winged steed, Zephyr, by her side, Pippa
has to confront the greatest challenge of her life: achieving victory in
a race across the sky.
No one expects Pippa and Zephyr to win, or even finish, this
death-defying race. A poor orphan who's spent her life working in
stables, Pippa doesn't seem to belong in the world of the gods. And
while she loves Zephyr with all her heart, he's smaller than the other
winged horses racing. But if Pippa and Zephyr don't find a way to win,
the gods will separate them--forever.
To stay with Zephyr, Pippa will have to work harder, train longer, and
dare more bravely than her competition. In a race filled with petty,
jealous gods and goddesses and a host of ruthless riders, Pippa must
prove that love is greater than might.
This stirring adventure series by beloved author Kallie George is
perfect for fans of the Percy Jackson books and The War That Saved My
Life.
"I can't wait to see what happens in the next one! If you have younger
kids (or are even just a fan of middle grader books yourself) I would
absolutely recommend this book." --A Bibliophiles Book Blog
