Phoenix Rising
Bryony Pearce
Sail. Salvage. Repeat.
For as long as Toby can remember, he and his father have sailed on the Phoenix, salvaging from the junk-filled seas to stay afloat, while keeping under the radar of the authorities. His father is, after all, a wanted man.
And now the Phoenix is on the trail of the ultimate prize: a salvage of solar panels that could mean they'll never need to hunt for fuel again.
Ayla is second-in-command on the rival Banshee, where she's trained her whole life to fightjust as her mother, Captain Nell, demands. Since childhood, Ayla's been taught the Phoenix must be destroyed. With the ship in their sights, her crew is desperate to have the precious intel, too.
Toby's sick of a life at sea, and Ayla may be his only hope. Can he turn an old feud into a new alliance that will save both their skins?
Award-winning author Bryony Pearce brings the high seas to life with her rousing steampunk pirate adventure that will have you craving more. Read more Continue reading Read less REVIEW
Praise for Phoenix Rising:
"Thrilling steamship adventure." - Kirkus Reviews
"Fans of dystopian tales will appreciate Pearce's world-building and attention to detail in the mechanics of the new world. The opening fake newspaper clippings feel pulled from today's headlines, adding to the sense of realism and the possibility that the book's events could happen in the future." - School Library Journal
"I loved it! The age of the junk-punk has arrived!" - Sarwat Chadda, author of Devil's Kiss
"Thrilling, fast-paced and original." - Emma Pass, author of The Fearless
"Heart-thumping adventure . . . 100% a winner!" - Zoe Marriott, author of The Swan Kingdom
Praise for Phoenix Rising:
"Thrilling steamship adventure." - Kirkus Reviews
"Fans of dystopian tales will appreciate Pearce's world-building and attention to detail in the mechanics of the new world. The opening fake newspaper clippings feel pulled from today's headlines, adding to the sense of realism and the possibility that the book's events could happen in the future." - School Library Journal
"I loved it! The age of the junk-punk has arrived!" - Sarwat Chadda, author of Devil's Kiss
"Thrilling, fast-paced and original." - Emma Pass, author of The Fearless
"Heart-thumping adventure . . . 100% a winner!" - Zoe Marriott, author of The Swan Kingdom
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bryony Pearce studied English Literature at Cambridge University and after working in London for a few years she dedicated her time to writing. Her novel Angel's Fury was longlisted for the Bransford Boase Award and won both the Leeds Book Award and the Cheshire Schools Book Award. She lives with her husband and two children in the Drybrook, England. FROM SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
Gr 6 Up - In a dystopian world, natural resources are scarce, a supervolcano has blocked the sun for decades, and martial law rules. Toby serves as the chief engineer of his father's pirate ship, the Phoenix. Toby's father, Captain Barnaby Ford, is a brilliant inventor who has created the Phoenix as a way to escape the military, which wants to use his genius to develop weapons. Along with a crew of outlaws, Captain Ford and Toby search for salvage that can be used to keep the ship afloat, including solar panels that will provide power without the need for oil. When a dangerous storm brings about a confrontation with a rival ship, the Banshee, with its captain, Nell, and second-in-command, Ayla, Toby must use all of his skills to keep the Phoenix and her crew safe. Toby narrates this adventure on seas filled with junk, with ships made of salvaged materials. Fans of dystopian tales will appreciate Pearce's world-building and attention to detail in the mechanics of the new world. The opening fake newspaper clippings feel pulled from today's headlines, adding to the sense of realism and the possibility that the book's events could happen in the future. Questions about some of the characters' backstories and a mysterious island are left unanswered but may be addressed in future volumes. VERDICT An additional purchase where steampunk adventure titles are popular. - Ashley Leffel, Griffin Middle School, Frisco, TX --This text refers to an alternate kindleedition edition. FROM THE AUTHOR
Bryony Pearce studied English Literature at Cambridge University and after working in London for a few years she dedicated her time to writing. Her novel Angel's Fury was longlisted for the Bransford Boase Award and won both the Leeds Book Award and the Cheshire Schools Book Award. She lives with her husband and two children in the Drybrook, England. --This text refers to an alternate kindleedition edition. Read more Continue reading Read less
