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The Serpent Rider
- Author
- Yxavel Magno Diño
- Narrator
- Edelyn Okano
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Publish Date
- 10 September 2024
- Run Time
- 6 hours 13 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
In this middle grade debut inspired by Filipino folklore, a spunky, determined warrior must claim her destiny in order to save her sister, perfect for fans of Witchlings and The Owl House.
Tani dreams of fulfilling her destiny as a Serpent Rider, fighting alongside an elemental serpent to defend her village against monsters. More than anything, she wants to protect her little sister Ligaya, the village princess who’s tasked with memorizing their community’s history, including the tale of Great Bakunawa, the most powerful and feared sea serpent that swallowed six of the world’s seven moons.
After a devastating monster attack, Tani can no longer wait patiently for her bakunawa egg to hatch. She makes a desperate deal with a stranger who promises her a serpent of her own. But when her gamble puts her sister in major danger, Tani must find a way to save Ligaya before she’s lost forever. All the while, in the depths of the sea, Great Bakunawa is stirring, threatening to devour the last moon and plunge the night sky into eternal darkness . . .
This accessible, standalone novel is a perfect gateway for new fantasy readers to dive into enchanting worlds and embark on heart-pounding adventures.
Critics Review
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In this fast-paced middle grade fantasy shimmering with themes of family and friendship, Tani seeks to save her sister while coming to terms with her place among the Serpent Riders. Readers will root for the brave and spunky Tani throughout the many twists and turns of her story!
Katie Zhao, author of the Dragon Warrior and Winnie Zeng series
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Action-packed and splendidly enchanting, Diño gives wings to an epic middle-grade debut worthy of enthroning Bakunawas as one of the world's most beloved lore. Set in a world where Filipino myths come alive, Tani's adventures brim with courage, friendship, and hiwaga--that breathtaking mystical force that shines in Diño's prose. An absolute treat for lovers of dragons and fantastical beasts.
Caris Avendaño Cruz, author of MARIKIT AND THE OCEAN OF STARS
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A spellbinding tale of destiny, courage and friendship. Yxavel Magno Diño masterfully weaves Filipino mythology into a thrilling page turner full of plot twists that will leave readers wanting more.
Jenna Yoon, author of the Lia Park series
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An empathic and endearing story of friendship, courage, and sisterly love, The Serpent Rider will pull on your heartstrings, but in the same breath, get your pulse pounding like the Great Bakunawa thundering against her magical cage.
Gail D. Villanueva, author of MY FATE ACCORDING TO THE BUTTERFLY and the Lulu Sinagtala and the Tagalog Gods series
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High octane adventure that incorporates Filipino language and folklore . . . An immersive debut.
Publishers Weekly
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Diño’s debut is an action-packed fantasy filled with twists and turns. . . . An engaging adventure full of Filipino magic.
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Details
- Author
- Yxavel Magno Diño
- Narrator
- Edelyn Okano
- Duration
- 6 hours 13 minutes
- Release Date
- 10 September 2024
- ISBN
- 9781547615636
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Mythic fantasy / Myths and Legends fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Synopsis
Bloomsbury presents The Serpent Rider by Yxavel Magno Diño, read by Edelyn OkanoIn this middle grade debut inspired by Filipino folklore, a spunky, determined warrior must claim her destiny in order to save her sister, perfect for fans of Witchlings and The Owl House.Tani dreams of fulfilling her destiny as a Serpent Rider, fighting alongside an elemental serpent to defend her village against monsters. More than anything, she wants to protect her little sister Ligaya, the village princess who’s tasked with memorizing their community’s history, including the tale of Great Bakunawa, the most powerful and feared sea serpent that swallowed six of the world’s seven moons.After a devastating monster attack, Tani can no longer wait patiently for her bakunawa egg to hatch. She makes a desperate deal with a stranger who promises her a serpent of her own. But when her gamble puts her sister in major danger, Tani must find a way to save Ligaya before she’s lost forever. All the while, in the depths of the sea, Great Bakunawa is stirring, threatening to devour the last moon and plunge the night sky into eternal darkness . . .This accessible, standalone novel is a perfect gateway for new fantasy readers to dive into enchanting worlds and embark on heart-pounding adventures.
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