Silver Phoenix: Beyond the Kingdom of Xia - Tapa dura

"Vivid and fascinating." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"This fantasy heroine, who shows her spunk with quiet self-determination instead of swordfights, headlines an appealing magical adventure set in a refreshingly non-Western milieu." -- Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Silver Phoenix:"I couldn't put it down. Your heart will be racing, and you'll be aching for more. An addictive gem." -- Meg Cabot, New York Times bestselling author

"I couldn't put it down. Your heart will be racing, and you'll be aching for more. An addictive gem."--Meg Cabot, New York Times bestselling author

"Beautifully written, lush, exotic, and romantic, with a gutsy heroine who defies convention to fulfill her destiny--Silver Phoenix has it all!"--Alyson Noel, #1 New York Times bestselling author

A sweeping saga . . . Pon s writing, both fluid and exhilarating, shines whether she s describing a dinner delicacy or what it feels like to stab an evil spirit in the gut. --Booklist (starred review)"

Brilliantly conceived . . . strong characters and lyrical writing make this story compelling for young adults. --Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (Starred Review)"

I couldn t put it down. Your heart will be racing, and you ll be aching for more. An addictive gem. --Meg Cabot, New York Times bestselling author"

Beautifully written, lush, exotic, and romantic, with a gutsy heroine who defies convention to fulfill her destiny Silver Phoenix has it all! --Alyson Noel, #1 New York Times bestselling author"

"A sweeping saga . . . Pon's writing, both fluid and exhilarating, shines whether she's describing a dinner delicacy or what it feels like to stab an evil spirit in the gut."--Booklist (starred review)

With her father long overdue from his journey and a lecherous merchant blackmailing her into marriage, seventeen-year-old Ai Ling becomes aware of a strange power within her as she goes in search of her parent.