Across The Great Barrier

A young apprentice in the art of magic is invited on an expedition beyond the American frontier in this young adult historical fantasy.

It hasn't always been easy being the thirteenth-born in her family, but now that Eff has figured out how to wield her magical powers for good, everyone is calling her a hero, even encouraging her to study magic alongside her twin brother, Lan, who is the seventh son of a seventh son and way more powerful! Eff just wants to carry on as usual and do what she does best, which is tend to the menagerie of animals—magical and otherwise—on the edge of the frontier settlement she calls home. But when her talent with magical creatures earns her an invitation to join an expedition beyond the Great Barrier Spell, Eff signs on for the adventure, not knowing that journey will bring her face to face with her greatest challenge yet . . .

"Eff is entirely fresh . . . readers . . . will find themselves grateful for every minute they spend with the deliberate, observant and loving Eff." —Kirkus Reviews