Publisher's Synopsis
She loves to weave. Her brother dreams of sailing. But can two powerful siblings keep their way of life alive?
Japan, 1872. Dual-natured bird-girl Azuki delights in making her highly desirable woven kimonos. But something about her intricate loom work is making her sick. And even worse, the illness has spread to her majestic Toki plumage.
Sparrow-boy Shota worries that his friendship with the Dragon Princess is waning. With his sister falling desperately ill, he hopes to impress the royal dragon-girl by tracking down the legendary crane-woman who can heal Azuki. And as soon as she's recovered, he can follow his ambition to become a master mariner and help sail Azuki's gorgeous fabrics to far-flung destinations.
But with Shota's perilous journey attracting the attention of foreign invaders and giant sea monsters, his adventure to save his sister and impress his friend could end up at the bottom of the ocean.
Can Shota, Azuki, and their dragon friends join forces to survive the turmoil and protect their dreams?
Together is the third book in the Toki-Girl and the Sparrow-Boy historical fantasy series. If you like classical Japanese folklore, enchanting characters, and heroic journeys, then you'll love Claire Youmans' captivating tale from the Meiji Era.
