Anya and the Nightingale - by Sofiya Pasternack (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A Sydney Taylor Award Honor Book

Sydney Taylor Honor winner and National Jewish Book Award finalist Anya and the Nightingale is the magical conclusion to the Anya and the Dragon duology for middle grade readers--now in paperback!

It's been a year since a violent Viking terrorized the small village of Zmeyreka and Anya and her foolish friend Ivan saved a friendly dragon from being sacrificed for his magic.

But things still aren't safe in the kingdom of Kievan Rus'.

After embarking on a journey to bring her papa home from war, Anya discovers a powerful forest creature terrorizing travelers. But she soon learns that he's not the monster the kingdom should fear. There's an even greater evil that lurks under the city.

Can Anya stop the monster, save her papa, and find her way home? Or will the secrets of Kiev leave Anya and her friends trapped beneath the city forever?

Review Quotes

"Once again, Pasternack pens a lively tale woven with magic and the Jewish faith, wherein friendships are tested both by circumstance and new romantic feelings, and threats are effectively neutralized through communication and compassion." -- Booklist

"The characters are delightful and fully fleshed out, with believable hopes and fears. A welcome Jewish protagonist for a draconic fantasy." -- Kirkus Reviews