Summerkin by Sarah Prineas

Summerkin by Sarah Prineas

Sarah Prineas combines lore from a variety of cultures, a brave and resourceful young heroine, and a richly detailed magical world into a story that will delight middle-grade fans of Diana Wynne Jones and Rick Riordan.

In Summerkin, the sequel to Sarah Prineas's fantasy-adventure Winterling, Fer now the rules the magical realm as Lady of the Summerlands. Although Fer defeated Mór, the dark queen who terrorized the magical beings of the world, there are those who do not trust her. To prove herself, Fer, aided by her deep connection to the natural world and her healing arts, must enter a grueling contest. If she loses, she will be banned from the realm and all those she has come to love.

This edition features an Extras section with a character interview, a fun quiz, and a sneak peek at the third book in the series, Moonkind.

She defeated one queen. But can she win a crown and the trust of her people--including her trickster best friend?

• A Royal Contest: To secure her place as Lady, Fer must enter a dangerous competition against ruthless rivals. Losing means being exiled from the Summerlands forever.
• A Trickster Best Friend: Her closest ally is Rook, a puck who can shift into a dog or a horse. But as a natural-born trickster, his friendship is as unpredictable as his shapeshifting.
• Magic Rooted in Nature: Fer's power comes from her deep connection to the Summerlands, from healing herbs to commanding the very roots of the forest to fight for her.
• A Portal to a Magical World: Perfect for middle grade readers who love discovering secret worlds, this fantasy series continues an unforgettable journey between our world and the realm of the Summerlands.

The Magic Thief, Winterling, and the Ash and Bramble trilogy are all written by Sarah Prineas. She and her husband, a mad scientist, reside in Iowa with their two children, two dogs, two cats, chickens, and a herd of goats.