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This is the first exhilarating part in the spellbinding adventure series set in the Skylands where the ships roam the infinite skies in between islands suspended in air. This series follows the amazing adventure of the orphan twins Misa and Davi whose origin dictates their destiny and it is greater than they ever could’ve envisaged!
The legendary airship The Billowing Dragon is setting out to search new islands in the uncharted Southern skies beyond the borders of the Empire. Twelve-year-old streetwise orphan twins Misa and Davi sneak aboard with their pet jackal, Poks, as stowaways.
When the pair uncover a brewing mutiny, they also gain the favour of the ship’s charismatic captain, Stormi Stillwater—who recruits them as her eyes and ears on board. The twins soon uncover a conspiracy involving the mysterious Brotherhood of the Green Star. But when a sudden solar storm hits The Billowing Dragon and flinging her off her course, the twins’ lives are changed in an instant as a long-dormant ancient power awakens within them. Rumours spread across the ship about the Starborn — mythical beings whose arrival the Brotherhood has awaited for generations.
Who are the Starborn, and why is the Brotherhood of the Green Star seeking for them? And where is The Billowing Dragon really headed?
Thus begins a breath-taking chain of events, in which Misa and Davi are forced to confront an unexpected truth about themselves and their origins.
The Starborn is the first part of the spectacularly exciting Skylands Saga, where Misa and Davi venture beyond the known skies towards adventure, danger, and their destiny—but are they ready to face what’s ahead?
The Skylands Saga’s nuanced covers and expressive character illustrations are the work of the talented illustrator Eeva Nikunen.
Full English translation of Book 1/Starborn
Finnish edition
“Immonen’s book is traditional adventure at its best, entwined in fantasy and the unknown world. The story is full of peculiar creatures, animals, and people and the story takes the reader far into unknown lands. Definitely interesting reading [—].” —Lukutoukan luetut sivut blog
“The glowing cover of THE STARBORN perfectly captures the atmosphere of the book, as well as the distinctive yet vividly exuberant world that Immonen depicts so intriguingly…” —Siniset Helmet Literary Review
“Once again, guaranteed quality from Helena Immonen — polished and captivating. The characters grab you by the hand and pull you straight into the adventure, and what an adventure it is! In this story, orphaned twins hop aboard an airship to go on an expedition. But very soon it becomes clear that nothing is quite as it seems, and the twins aren’t exactly ordinary street children. I especially loved the fantasy world floating in the sky. …Eeva Nikunen’s cover art deserves special praise — it fits the spirit of the book so perfectly!” —Lastenkirjat.net (Children’s Books) Literary Review
“…The Skylands Saga series gets off to a strong start… the highly intriguing setting, and the smoothly progressing story draws you in right from the very first chapter. … The sequel in The Skylands Saga series is without a doubt on my reading list.” —Kirjavinkit (Booktips) Literary Review
