{"product_id":"sona-and-the-golden-beasts-1","title":"Sona and the Golden Beasts","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom Newbery Honor and Walter Award-winning author Rajani LaRocca comes a gripping middle grade fantasy perfect for fans of The Serpent's Secret and The Last Mapmaker. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough music is outlawed in the land of Devia, Sona hears it everywhere. Sona is a Malech, a member of the ruling class that conquered Devia centuries ago. Malechs forbade music to prevent the native Devans from using their magic, and Sona hides her abilities lest they put her in danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen Sona discovers an orphaned wolf pup. She believes the pup, with its golden ears, might be related to one of the five sacred beasts of Devia, and she vows to keep it safe. That means bringing the pup in tow when Sona embarks on a perilous quest, along with a Devan boy, to secure the nectar of life for a loved one who has fallen gravely ill. On the journey, as Sona uncovers secrets about the Malechian empire and her own identity, she realizes that the fate of the sacred beasts, and the future of Devia, just might come down to her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis captivating fantasy novel by award-winning author Rajani LaRocca will sweep readers into Sona's quest across the land of Devia as she grapples with the lasting impact of colonial rule and learns to fight for what she knows is right. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eForbidden Music and Magic: \u003c\/b\u003e In a land where the ruling empire has outlawed music to suppress magic, Sona can't stop hearing it--a secret that could cost her everything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Sacred Animal Companion: \u003c\/b\u003e When Sona finds an orphaned wolf pup with golden ears, she realizes it's one of Devia's five sacred beasts and vows to protect it, no matter the danger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Perilous Quest Adventure: \u003c\/b\u003e To save a loved one, Sona must team up with a Devan boy and journey across the land to find the mythical nectar of life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Coming of Age Story: \u003c\/b\u003e As Sona grapples with the injustice of colonial rule, she uncovers devastating secrets about her own identity that will change her world forever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Fight for Justice: \u003c\/b\u003e This gripping fantasy adventure explores the legacy of colonialism, making it a perfect read for young fantasy fans and a great conversation-starter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Quill Tree Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51939893379303,"sku":"9780063295407","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4075\/5096\/files\/imageloader_f6b0c16b-6c4f-4b4b-99f5-d86ca2a115e2.jpg?v=1775140819","url":"https:\/\/arvidabookco.com\/products\/sona-and-the-golden-beasts-1","provider":"Arvida Book Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}