
Flame Chasers
by Julie Pike
Interest age: 9 to 11
Reading age: 9+
Published by Firefly, 2024
About this book
While on a mission to find the magical flamebird, Ember’s Pa goes missing. As a result, her life changes forever. When a new boat and its mother-son crew docks in her hometown, she finally gets the chance to fulfill her dream and search for her father. But the stakes get higher as Ember be-friends an injured flamebird that she must get back to her home before the last feathers falls off its back. What follows is a maritime adventure filled with whirlpools, storms and the mysterious Captain Flynn. Friendships are formed, lessons are learnt, wishes are made and some even come true! A magical book about the strength of family, friendship and never losing hope.
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