The stranger’s cloak had fallen back, and with it, a long, white,
blood-stained wing. When Melaia, a young priestess, witnesses the
gruesome murder of a stranger in the temple courtyard, age-old legends
recited in song suddenly come to life. She discovers wings on the
stranger, and the murderer takes the shape of both a hawk and a man.
Angels. Shape-shifters. Myths and stories—until now. Melaia finds
herself in the middle of a blood feud between two immortal brothers who
destroyed the stairway to heaven, stranding angels in the earthly realm.
When Melaia becomes a target, she finds refuge with a band of angels
attempting to restore the stairway. But the restoration is impossible
without settling an ancient debt—the “breath of angel, blood of man,” a
payment that involves Melaia’s heart, soul, and destiny.
Praise for Breath of Angel
“Karyn Henley spins a lyrical young-adult tale of mythical and legendary beings, of reimagined angels and terrifying malevolents, in a small kingdom where the world’s fate rests on a young priestess’s shoulders.”
—Kathy Tyers, author of Shivering World and the Firebird series
“Karyn Henley’s novel starts with a jolt, grabs the reader by the collar, and doesn’t slow down one minute. This author infuses her text with imagery, suspense, and a cast that will appeal to all ages. In addition, it has a feeling that I can only describe as “folklorish,” with all the best elements that come with that—music, magic, and mystery. I think it’s destined to become a classic.”
—Kathi Appelt, author of The Underneath, National Book Award finalist, Newbery Honor Book, PEN USA Award
“This lusciously written fantasy has it all: epic battles, earthbound angels, immortal humans, and a bright, engaging heroine. Henley’s young priestessturned-warrior is forced to put her past together like a jigsaw puzzle with pieces so sharp they cut. Her story is nearly impossible to forget, so readers will be eager for more!”
—Louise Hawes, author of Black Pearls: a Faerie Strand, AAUW Juvenile Literature Award nominee; Gold Award, Hall of Fame, teensreadtoo.com --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
“Karyn Henley spins a lyrical young-adult tale of mythical and legendary beings, of reimagined angels and terrifying malevolents, in a small kingdom where the world’s fate rests on a young priestess’s shoulders.”
—Kathy Tyers, author of Shivering World and the Firebird series
“Karyn Henley’s novel starts with a jolt, grabs the reader by the collar, and doesn’t slow down one minute. This author infuses her text with imagery, suspense, and a cast that will appeal to all ages. In addition, it has a feeling that I can only describe as “folklorish,” with all the best elements that come with that—music, magic, and mystery. I think it’s destined to become a classic.”
—Kathi Appelt, author of The Underneath, National Book Award finalist, Newbery Honor Book, PEN USA Award
“This lusciously written fantasy has it all: epic battles, earthbound angels, immortal humans, and a bright, engaging heroine. Henley’s young priestessturned-warrior is forced to put her past together like a jigsaw puzzle with pieces so sharp they cut. Her story is nearly impossible to forget, so readers will be eager for more!”
—Louise Hawes, author of Black Pearls: a Faerie Strand, AAUW Juvenile Literature Award nominee; Gold Award, Hall of Fame, teensreadtoo.com --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
About the Author
Award-winning author Karyn Henley has written over 100 titles,
which include a mix of children's books and articles, parent-teacher
books, articles, and curricula, and preschool musicals and CD's/DVD's of
original music for children. An accomplished songwriter, Karyn has
been a Dove Award nominee, and received a regional Emmy Award as Music
Composer for a Christmas television special. She has traveled worldwide
speaking to parents and teachers and entertaining children and their
families in storytelling/active movement sessions and concerts. Most of
her work has been in the area of spiritual development. She is best
known as the author of the original version of The Beginner's Bible,
which during the fifteen years it was in print (1989-2004), sold over 5
million copies and was translated into 17 languages.
A graduate of Abilene Christian University (BSEd), Karyn received a Master's of Fine Arts degree from Vermont College of Fine Arts in 2004. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee.
A graduate of Abilene Christian University (BSEd), Karyn received a Master's of Fine Arts degree from Vermont College of Fine Arts in 2004. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee.
Links
Website:
karynhenleyfiction.com
Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/k7quqna
Twitter: @karynhenley
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