SeriesLegends of Lotus Island
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The Guardian Test (Legends of Lotus Island #1)

Part of series: Legends of Lotus Island
Paperback  Hardcover  
ISBN: 9781339041032 Pages: 160 Ages: 8-12 Dimensions: 5-1/4 x 7-5/8

About this book

Young Plum is shocked to discover that she's been accepted to the Guardian Academy on Lotus Island, an elite school where kids learn how to transform into Guardians, magical creatures who are sworn to protect the natural world. The Guardian masters teach Plum and her friends how to communicate with animals and how to use meditation to strengthen their minds and bodies. All the kids also learn to fight, so they can protect the defenseless if needed.



To her dismay, Plum struggles at school. While her classmates begin to transform into amazing creatures, Plum can't even seem to magic up a single feather! If she can't embrace her inner animal form soon, she'll have to leave school ― and lose the first group of real friends she's ever known.



Perfect for reluctant readers:


  • Under 200 pages

  • Interior illustrations

  • Magic and adventure

Reviews

Praise for The Guardian Test:



A 2023 Junior Library Guild Selection



An Indie Next Pick




“With a Thailand-inspired setting, magic rooted in nature and the environment, and whimsical illustrations, this is a promising beginning to a series ready to introduce readers to both the fantasy genre and a beautiful and mysterious new world.” —Kirkus Reviews

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