Phoenix Burning
Published on 18. January 2018
Book
Hardback
342 pages
978-1-5107-1645-2 (ISBN)
Description
Though the Phoenix and the Banshee have divided the precious solar panels they teamed up to salvage at the end of Phoenix Rising, both ships are missing the crucial component that will allow them to actually put the panels to use. And so Toby and Ayla warily team up to infiltrate a sect of sun worshippers to steal the equipment.
They think entering trials to be chosen as the Sun and Moon for the sect's upcoming sun festival will be an easy feat, but learn all too soon the true cost of failure. There are other young couples equally desperate to win who will do whatever is necessary to eliminate the competition. Enduring days without sleep, hours sitting in the blistering sun, and a deadly maze, Toby and Ayla need to work together to win.
Still, past betrayals may be forgiven, but never forgotten. And their alliance could go up in flames at any minute.
They think entering trials to be chosen as the Sun and Moon for the sect's upcoming sun festival will be an easy feat, but learn all too soon the true cost of failure. There are other young couples equally desperate to win who will do whatever is necessary to eliminate the competition. Enduring days without sleep, hours sitting in the blistering sun, and a deadly maze, Toby and Ayla need to work together to win.
Still, past betrayals may be forgiven, but never forgotten. And their alliance could go up in flames at any minute.
Reviews / Votes
Praise for Phoenix Burning:"Pearce's creepy dystopia remains full of shocks and scares, one twist following another. . . . Fans will clamor for it eagerly." -Booklist
Praise for Phoenix Rising:
"Fans of dystopian tales will appreciate Pearce's world-building and attention to detail in the mechanics of the new world. The opening fake newspaper clippings feel pulled from today's headlines, adding to the sense of realism and the possibility that the book's events could happen in the future." -School Library Journal
"Thrilling steamship adventure." -Kirkus Reviews
"I loved it! The age of the junk-punk has arrived!" -Sarwat Chadda, author of Devil's Kiss
"Thrilling, fast-paced and original." -Emma Pass, author of The Fearless
"Heart-thumping adventure . . . 100% a winner!" -Zoe Marriott, author of The Swan Kingdom Praise for Phoenix Burning:
"Pearce's creepy dystopia remains full of shocks and scares, one twist following another. . . . Fans will clamor for it eagerly." -Booklist
Praise for Phoenix Rising:
"Fans of dystopian tales will appreciate Pearce's world-building and attention to detail in the mechanics of the new world. The opening fake newspaper clippings feel pulled from today's headlines, adding to the sense of realism and the possibility that the book's events could happen in the future." -School Library Journal
"Thrilling steamship adventure." -Kirkus Reviews
"I loved it! The age of the junk-punk has arrived!" -Sarwat Chadda, author of Devil's Kiss
"Thrilling, fast-paced and original." -Emma Pass, author of The Fearless
"Heart-thumping adventure . . . 100% a winner!" -Zoe Marriott, author of The Swan Kingdom
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Skyhorse Publishing
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Fifth Grade to Fifth Grade, Interest Age: From 10 years
Product notice
With printed dust jacket
Illustrations
B&W illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 218 mm
Width: 142 mm
Thickness: 43 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5107-1645-2 (9781510716452)
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Bryony Pearce studied English Literature at Cambridge University and after working in London for a few years she dedicated her time to writing. Her novel Angel's Fury was longlisted for the Bransford Boase Award and won both the Leeds Book Award and the Cheshire Schools Book Award. She lives with her husband and two children in the Drybrook, England.