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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The island is struck by earthquakes and Amazons disturbingly begin falling ill. Her mere presence on Themyscira risks the safety of the island and its inhabitants. Here, she saves Alia Keralis, who is later revealed to be the latest Warbringer in a long line of many a descendant of Helen of Troy, destined to bring misery and war to those around her. As she spots a shipwreck far from the island and hears screams carried on the wind, she abandons the task in hand to rescue those in distress. She has not experienced mortal life, only to face death and then be gifted with immortality.ĭuring an attempt to prove that she’s just as worthy as her sisters, Diana finds herself torn. She feels she has not earned her place among her sisters. As the only Amazon born on the secluded and mysterious island of Themyscira, she’s set apart she does not share the same claim to the warrior qualities she possesses as the others she lives with. Warbringer opens with Diana, Princess of the Amazons and daughter to Queen Hippolyta, struggling to come to terms with her heritage. Born of war, destined to be ruled by no one but herself. ![]() ![]() ![]() Izzy must earn her first charm by writing someone a nice note, and once she does more tasks will be assigned. Tucked inside the letter is a shiny gold bracelet and an envelope charm. ![]() Whippie’s first letter arrives it’s way different from what Izzy was expecting. Whippie’s Charm School, a home-study course in manners and etiquette, or they won’t let her race in Dandelion Hollow’s annual pumpkin regatta-where Izzy hopes to prove to the Dandelion Paddlers she is more than qualified to be on their team. But thanks to those multiple trips to the Principal’s office, Izzy’s parents fo rce her to enroll in Mrs. The only time Izzy feels at peace is when she’s on the open water, and more than anything else, she wants to become a member of the Dandelion Paddlers, her school’s competitive rowing club. And after only a month of middle school she’s already set the record for the most trips to the Principal’s office. She wears camouflage combat boots and tie dye skirts the Big Dipper and Orion are her two best friends and she’d rather climb trees or shoot hoops than talk about boys and makeup. Izzy Malone isn’t your typical sixth grader. So check it out then enter the $100 giveaway ![]() “A heartwarming coming-of-age journey…Lundquist deftly portrays the pain of being odd girl out, both at school and at home.” –Publisher’s Weekly The Charming Life of Izzy Malone by Jenny Lundquist ![]() From the author of Seeing Cinderella, and Plastic Polly, The Princess in the Opal Mask,and the The Opal Crown comes ![]() |