Books with author Erin Kelly

"One of the best stories he has written and an interesting picture of life in the days when printing was looked upon askance, when necromancy was only just becoming suspect, when the Spaniards hold terror over the heads of the Belgians -- and Plantin went on fearlessly daring the world to stop his printing press. A first rate adventure yarn, with a bit of romance -- and an authentic background. A book which should be valuable in its contribution to the story back of printing, as well as a good tale, well told." -- Kirkus Review, 1938

A lush and mysterious fable, full of beauty, full of wonder. Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal winning author of When You Reach MeNewbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly s debut fantasy novel is a gorgeous, literary adventure about bravery, friendship, self-reliance, and the choice between accepting fate or forging your own path.When Lalani Sarita s mother falls ill with an incurable disease, Lalani embarks on a dangerous journey across the sea in the hope of safeguarding her own future. Inspired by Filipino folklore, this engrossing fantasy is for readers who loved Grace Lin s Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and Disney s Moana. Life is difficult on the island of Sanlagita. To the west looms a vengeful mountain, one that threatens to collapse and bury the village at any moment. To the north, a dangerous fog swallows sailors who dare to venture out, looking for a more hospitable land. The women live in fear of the deadly mender s disease, spread by the sharp needles they use to repair the men s fishing nets. And what does the future hold for young girls? Mending and more mending. When Lalani Sarita s mother pricks her finger and falls ill, she gives twelve-year-old Lalani an impossible task leave Sanlagita and find the riches of the legendary Mount Isa, which towers on an island to the north. But generations of men and boys have died on the same quest how can a timid young girl survive the epic tests of the archipelago? And how will she manage without Veyda, her best friend? Newbery Medalist and New York Times bestselling author Erin Entrada Kelly s debut fantasy novel is inspired by Filipino folklore and is an unforgettable coming-of-age story about friendship, courage, and identity.Readers will love meeting Lalani, an ordinary girl on an extraordinary adventure; and Veyda, the best friend she leaves behind to ignite a revolution. Perfect for fans of Lauren Wolk s Beyond the Bright Sea and Kelly Barnhill s The Girl Who Drank the Moon.

In one day, four lives weave together in unexpected ways. Virgil Salinas is shy and kindhearted and feels out of place in his crazy-about-sports family. Valencia Somerset, who is deaf, is smart, brave, and secretly lonely, and she loves everything about nature. Kaori Tanaka is a self-proclaimed psychic, whose little sister, Gen, is always following her around. And Chet Bullens wishes the weird kids would just stop being so different so he can concentrate on basketball. They aren't friends, at least not until Chet pulls a prank that traps Virgil and his pet guinea pig at the bottom of a well. This disaster leads Kaori, Gen, and Valencia on an epic quest to find missing Virgil. Through luck, smarts, bravery, and a little help from the universe, a rescue is performed, a bully is put in his place, and friendship blooms.