The Guardian Test Legends of Lotus I..., Christina Soontornvat
The Guardian Test Legends of Lotus I..., Christina Soontornvat
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The Guardian Test (Legends of Lotus Island #1)

Author: Christina Soontornvat

Narrator: Sura Siu

Unabridged: 5 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/07/2023

Synopsis

From two-time Newbery honor recipient Christina Soontornvat comes a compelling new young middle grade fantasy series for readers who love stories about animals, magic, and kids like them embracing their power to change the world.Young Plum is shocked to discover that she's been accepted to the Guardian Academy on Lotus Island, an elite school where kids learn how to transform into Guardians, magical creatures who are sworn to protect the natural world. The Guardian masters teach Plum and her friends how to communicate with animals and how to use meditation to strengthen their minds and bodies. All the kids also learn to fight, so they can protect the defenseless if needed.To her dismay, Plum struggles at school. While her classmates begin to transform into amazing creatures, Plum can't even seem to magic up a single feather! If she can't embrace her inner animal form soon, she'll have to leave school ― and lose the first group of real friends she's ever known.

About Christina Soontornvat

Christina Soontornvat is the award-winning and bestselling author of over twenty books for young readers. She is a three-time Newbery Honor recipient, whose works include All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys’ Soccer Team, which was also awarded the Sibert Honor and the Kirkus Prize for Young People’s Literature. Born and raised in Texas, Christina currently resides in Austin with her family. 

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bookishrealm on April 04, 2023

I understand why so many people love and enjoy Christina Soontornvat! The writing, the world building, the character development are all fun. While I did mark this as a middle grade read, it's perfect for a younger middle grade audience (ages 8-9). The Guardian Test is the first book in Soontornvat's......more

Goodreads review by Shari on January 22, 2023

THIS is how you write a fantasy series for younger middle grade readers! As a former 3rd grade teacher and current elementary librarian, I know how hard it can be to find well-written, exciting fantasy stories that include compelling characters, imaginative world-building, and intriguing plots, AND......more

Goodreads review by Cassandra on March 21, 2024

Surprisingly good for lower MG! I really enjoyed this one and am excited to read its sequels!......more

Goodreads review by Sera on February 07, 2023

I really enjoyed this book, very charming and fun, but I knocked 2 stars because it mishandled talking about meditation. Was really disappointed that the headmaster would blame Plum for having anxiety and racing thoughts, but didn’t actually teach the kids, let alone her, about ways to help calm thos......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on November 22, 2024

This is maybe the best middle grade fantasy novel that I’ve read in a long time. Sometimes, reading some books to preview for my library kids seems like a chore, but then sometimes, I find a book that actually hooks me and speaks to me as a reader - not just a teacher of readers. The story is fantas......more

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