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Following a prophecy that declares him a catalyst for great change, gifted student Conrad Harrington III sets out to alter a fate that may also bring his own destruction. Alongside Piper McCloud—whose remarkable ability to fly promises both wonder and peril—Conrad navigates school life, friendship, and the weight of extraordinary expectations. Together, they confront challenges that test their intellect, courage, and self‑acceptance, as they strive to rewrite destiny while staying true to themselves.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Victoria Forester
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