{"title":"Polly Holyoke","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the imaginative world of \u003cstrong\u003ePolly Holyoke\u003c\/strong\u003e, a celebrated author known for her captivating children's books. Holyoke's stories transport young readers into fantastical realms where adventure and friendship take centre stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eSkyriders\u003c\/em\u003e, a thrilling tale that blends elements of fantasy and excitement. With Holyoke’s rich storytelling and engaging characters, children are invited to explore skybound adventures that are sure to spark their imagination and curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePolly Holyoke's narratives are crafted to not only entertain but also to gently impart values such as courage, loyalty, and the power of teamwork. Her writing style is accessible, making it a perfect choice for young readers who are beginning to explore the joys of longer chapter books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the enchanting stories of Polly Holyoke and let your young ones embark on journeys that they'll cherish for a lifetime. Each book is a gateway to an adventure filled with magic and wonder, ideal for sparking a lifelong love for reading.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"skyriders-by-polly-holyoke-9780593464434","title":"Skyriders","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSkyriders\u003c\/em\u003e by Polly Holyoke is a Bank Street College Best Book of the Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWings of Fire\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eSkandar and the Unicorn Thief\u003c\/em\u003e in this epic fantasy adventure set in a world where humans and skysteeds share a deep bond of friendship and love. When monsters emerge to attack the empire, it's up to Kiesandra and her beloved winged horse N'Rah to prove to herself and the imperial army that she has what it takes to lead them to victory and survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwelve-year-old Kiesandra's best friend isn't human, but that doesn't stop her from sharing jokes and secrets with her winged horse, N'Rah. She, like every other person with a skysteed, can communicate with N'Rah through her mind. Their bond is critical when one day, monsters from long ago reemerge to ravage a nearby village. No one knows how to fight the fearsome chimerae except Kie's uncle and now Kie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInjured in the battle, Uncle Dug makes her promise to bring his attack plan and weapons to the capital. Kie reluctantly agrees. At the palace, she and N'Rah attempt to gain the trust of the royals and train the army in Dug's lessons. 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Who can Kiesandra and her skysteed turn to for help in this life-and-death battle?\n\nIn this soaring adventure for fans of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief and Wings of Fire, a new kind of monster launches an attack on the empire of Prekalt. Who can Kiesandra and her skysteed turn to for help in this life-and-death battle?\n\n    Fresh from their victory over the frightening chimerae monsters, Kie and N'Rah are looking forward to a quiet life on her uncle's orchard, far from the turmoil of the capital city. They miss the friends they made there, but as sky couriers, their job keeps them busy. \n\n    Then Kie unexpectedly receives a message from the emperor himself! He has an urgent mission for Kie and N'Rah-they need to find the Sky King, the elusive ruler of the wild skysteeds that soar across the land. After losing so many fighters in the Battle of a Thousand Chimerae, the empire is in desperate need of a hundreds of winged horses for their soldiers to ride. The wild herds are the only source, but bitter betrayals in the past have made the Sky King distrustful of humans. \n\n    Kie's unique gift of communicating with all skysteeds makes her the best person for the job, but it would take a miracle for the Sky King to trust a young girl. Then a new threat emerges in the form of huge birds of prey called vultiren. With the fearsome creatures heading straight for the wild skysteeds' hidden refuge, Kie must convince the Sky King to ally with her-before their world is destroyed forever.","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996497105132,"sku":"9780593464465","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780593464465.jpg?v=1763128490"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/polly-holyoke.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}