# Swallow's Dance - Hardcover

by **Wendy Orr** (Author)

**In the myth-rich culture of Bronze Age Crete, a volcano cuts short the coming-of-age training of a young priestess. When her world is shattered and her future appears lost, she must find the strength within herself to ensure the survival of her family.**

Leira is about to start her initiation as a priestess when her world is turned upside down. A violent earthquake leaves her home--and her family--in pieces. And the earth goddess hasn't finished with the island yet.

With her family, Leira flees across the sea to Crete, expecting sanctuary. But a volcanic eruption throws the entire world into darkness. After the resulting tsunami, society descends into chaos; the status and privilege of being noble-born are reduced to nothing. With her injured mother and elderly nurse, Leira must find the strength and resourcefulness within herself to find safety.

**A thrilling new Bronze Age survival story from the award-winning author of _Dragonfly Song_ and _Nim's Island_.**

**Number of Pages:** 288

**Dimensions:** 0.8 x 8 x 5.9 IN

**Publication Date:** October 01, 2018

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Swallow's Dance

**Interest Level:** Middle Grades, 4-8

**Reading Level:** 6

**Point Value:** 10

## Details

- **Price:** 17.95 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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