Storm Singer

Skandar and the Unicorn Thief meets One Thousand and One Nights in this thrilling middle grade fantasy from Rick Riordan Presents author Sarwat Chadda about a girl with the magical power to control the elements with her song.

In a land ruled by fierce winged warriors known as eagle garudas, twelve-year-old Nargis is just a poor, lowly human, a Worm who hates the garudas that killed her parents. But even though she can’t fly—and her childhood attempt left her walking with a crutch—she is far from powerless. Nargis is a spirit singer: able to coax small bits of wind, water, fire, and earth to do her bidding through song…well, sometimes.

When Nargis loses control of her power in a high-stakes kite fight, she is exiled. Cast into the desert, she discovers Mistral, an injured boy who turns out to be an eagle garuda, the prince of her enemies! He’s on a mission to take back his throne from a terrible vulture garuda. In spite of their mutual distrust, the two have no choice but to forge an unlikely alliance if they want to escape the desert alive.

And as Nargis and Mistral battle dangerous assassins, befriend crafty sky pirates, and sneak into the mysterious sky castle of Alamut, Nargis discovers she carries a family secret, one that could bring Monsoon’s rains back to the desert, but only if she’s willing to risk her life in the bargain…

Praise for Storm Singer:

“Snappy dialogue, fabulous beasts, moments of tenderness, and nonstop action make this a page-turning delight. . . . A gripping tale that’s ideal for lovers of mythological fantasies.” —Kirkus Reviews

“The fascinating world of Bharat is full of wonders and danger, and Nargis and Mistral are endearing and inspiring heroes anyone can root for. But Storm Singer is more than just a rousing adventure — it’s an important story about our responsibility to both the past and the future, the need to see past the divisions of class and race, and the power of individuals to make big changes when the world needs them most.” —Kiyash Monsef, instant NYT bestselling author of Once There Was

“A thrilling adventure with gorgeous worldbuilding to match. Readers will be swept up in this book’s endlessly imaginative song.” —A.F. Steadman, instant NYT bestselling author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief

Rights details

• Ages 8 - 12