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Synopsis
Ivy sensed the stone hurtling towards her and rolled - too late. Heat scored across her back in a blaze of dazzling pain. The ground spiralled to meet her, and she knew it would only be seconds before she hit ... Ivy is a determined young faery, living in an abandoned tin mine with her clan. In a cruel twist of fate she was born without wings, and she longs to fly like the others. When she meets an enigmatic stranger, he seems to offer an answer. But there is more to him than meets the eye - and more secrets in Ivy's world than she ever realised ... A compelling new novel from the bestselling author of Knife, Rebel and Arrow.
Is Swift appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A gentle fantasy about a disabled faery who cannot fly seeking her place in the world. Contains mild peril and injury but is appropriate for middle grade readers.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include ableism and physical injury.
Who'll love this
Readers will root for Ivy as she discovers her unique strengths and uncovers mysteries about herself and her world.