Product Description
In this middle-grade debut inspired by Filipino folklore, a spunky, determined warrior must claim her destiny in order to save her sister, perfect for fans of Witchlings and The Owl House.
Tani dreams of fulfilling her destiny as a Serpent Rider, fighting alongside an elemental serpent to defend her village against monsters. More than anything, she wants to protect her little sister Ligaya, the village princess who's tasked with memorizing their community's history, including the tale of Great Bakunawa, the most powerful and feared sea serpent that swallowed six of the world's seven moons.
After a devastating monster attack, Tani can no longer wait patiently for her bakunawa egg to hatch. She makes a desperate deal with a stranger who promises her a serpent of her own. But when her gamble puts her sister in major danger, Tani must find a way to save Ligaya before she's lost forever. All the while, in the depths of the sea, Great Bakunawa is stirring, threatening to devour the last moon and plunge the night sky into eternal darkness ...
This accessible, standalone novel is a perfect gateway for new fantasy readers to dive into enchanting worlds and embark on heart-pounding adventures.
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identity, family, loyalty, courage, monsters, magic, spiritual and supernatural forces, Philippino myth
Tanikala is a warrior in a village where warriors ride magical serpents. But Tanikala's serpent egg has never hatched. How is she supposed to defeat the great sea serpent without her own bukanawa to ride? When Tanikala makes a terrible mistake, her adopted sister is stolen by an evil sorcerer. In the process of rescuing her sister, Ligaya, Tanikala discovers that there is more to being a warrior than riding a bukanawa. A powerful story about finding your worth, even if you never get the thing you most desire.