Tim Probert

Po bitke, ktorá ich takmer stála život, sa Bea s Cadom zobudia v tajnej osade Arsaiov, tvorov, ktoré dokážu nahliadnuť do budúcnosti. Vták Kest Ke Belenus sa totiž zobudil z nepokojného spánku a hrozí, že zničí všetky Svetlá na Irpe. Bea s Cadom sa mu v tom snažia stoj čo stoj zabrániť, tak vyhľadajú ducha vody menom Lorgon, aby s jeho pomocou našli spôsob, ako poraziť Kesta a zachrániť Irpu pred skazou. Stretnutie s Lorgonom v nich však zanechá viac otázok než odpovedí... Podarí sa im Kesta zastaviť?

Hlboko v lesoch ríše Irpa žije Beatrice so svojím starým otcom – múdrym Prasacím čarodejníkom Alfiridom. Jedného rána však Bein dedko bez stopy zmizne – svojej vnučke zanechá len Pohár s večným plameňom a záhadný odkaz. Zúfalé dievča sa vydáva na cestu. Stretne svojského, no dobrosrdečného dobrodruha Cada. Podarí sa našim hrdinom nájsť Prasacieho čarodejníka a zabrániť temnote, aby navždy pohltila ich svet? Alebo sa Irpa skutočne nedočká ďalšieho svitania?

The Lights have gone dark in Irpa. Danger lurks as the air grows colder and threats lie in the shadows at every turn. While the rest of their fellowship seeks safety, Bea and Cad team up with a small group of survivors to travel to the Citadel of Knowledge, pursuing answers to their world’s darkest mysteries. But their journey reveals even more secrets. Until an unexpected ally shines a light in the darkness, providing a clue to a mystery from long ago…and a beacon of hope for the future.

New York Times bestselling author Faith Erin Hicks says of Lightfall: “Gorgeous artwork and a lovable heroine make Lightfall the series I wish I'd had as a kid.” In the second installment of the award-winning, critically acclaimed Lightfall series, Bea and Cad continue their quest to stop Kest, the mythic bird who stole the sun. Perfect for middle grade fans of Amulet and Avatar the Last Airbender, Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird is another breathtaking journey into the magical world of Irpa, where epic battles and powerful creatures abound. After a battle that nearly cost them their lives, Bea and Cad awaken in the hidden settlement of the Arsai, mysterious creatures who can glimpse into the future. The Arsai’s vision paints a dire picture for their planet, as the bird Kest Ke Belenus—now awoken from a restless slumber—threatens to destroy all the Lights of Irpa. Desperate for a solution, Bea and Cad seek out the help of a water spirit known as Lorgon, whose ancient wisdom may help them find a way to take down Kest and save Irpa from utter destruction. But when their time with Lorgon presents more questions than answers, Bea and Cad must decide what’s more important . . . stopping Kest or uncovering the truth.

New York Times bestselling author Kazu Kibuishi says of Lightfall: “Beautifully drawn. Tim Probert has created a world readers will want to visit.” For fans of Amulet and middle grade readers who love sweeping worlds like Star Wars, the first book of the Lightfall series introduces Bea and Cad, two unlikely friends who get swept up in an epic quest to save their world from falling into eternal darkness. Deep in the heart of the planet Irpa stands the Salty Pig’s House of Tonics & Tinctures, home of the wise Pig Wizard and his adopted granddaughter, Bea. As keepers of the Endless Flame, they live a quiet and peaceful life, crafting medicines and potions for the people of their once-prosperous world. All that changes one day when, while walking through the woods, Bea meets Cad, a member of the Galdurians, an ancient race thought to be long-extinct. Cad believes that if anyone can help him find his missing people, it’s the Pig Wizard. But when the two arrive home, the Pig Wizard is nowhere to be found—all that’s left is the Jar of Endless Flame and a mysterious note. Fearing for the Pig Wizard’s safety, Bea and Cad set out across Irpa to find him, while danger fights its way out of the shadows and into the light. Will these two unexpected friends find the beloved Pig Wizard and prevent eternal darkness from blanketing their world? Or has Irpa truly seen its last sunrise?