A Breath of Mischief

Ages 8 to 13, Grades 3 to 7

Brimming with danger and magic for fans of Studio Ghibli, this new fantasy adventure from acclaimed author Marcy Kate Connolly will leave readers breathless, as Aria and her gryphon must rescue the Wind itself

Aria is raised by the Wind. She grew up in a castle, floating among the clouds with creatures of the air, and spends her days racing and soaring through the sky with her best friend, Gwyn, a young gryphling. At night, she falls asleep to the music of the Wind.But one morning, Aria is woken by a frantic Gwyn. The chimes are silent, there is not a breath of breeze, and their castle has settled on the ground. The Wind has vanished.Aria and Gwyn go on a desperate search, only to discover the Wind is being held captive by a sinister alchemist named Worton. To free the Wind, Aria and Gwyn must complete a series of trials to find and retrieve three magical talismans for Worton.Nothing will keep Aria from rescuing the element who raised her—not a riddle, not a quest, not a race against time. Except Worton can't be trusted, and it's not just the Wind that needs saving...

About the Author

MARCYKATE CONNOLLY is a New York Times-bestselling children's book author and nonprofit administrator who lives in New England with her family and a grumble of pugs. She is the author of the Shadow Weaver and Hollow Doll series and The Star Shepherd. You can visit her online at marcykate.com.