One night during the Perseid meteor shower, Arianne thinks she sees a shooting star land in the fields surrounding her family's horse farm. About a year later, one of their horses gives birth to a baby centaur. The family has enough attention already as Arianne's six-year-old brother was born with birth defects caused by an experimental drug-the last thing they need is more scrutiny. But their clients soon start growing suspicious. Just how long is it possible to keep a secret? And what will happen if the world finds out?
At a time when so many novels are set in other worlds, Jane Yolen imagines what it would be like if a creature from another world came to ours in this thoughtfully written, imaginative novel, Centaur Rising.
A Christy Ottaviano Book
Industry Reviews
"Fantasy master Yolen here offers a tale of a half-foal, half-boy." - "Kirkus Reviews" "A gentle fantasy for tweens." - "School Library Journal" *"At a time when the publishing world could use something uplifting, Yolen is there with shooting stars, a child's hug, and a nuzzle of a horse's nose . . . Destined to become not only a popular book but one that stands the test of time." - "Booklist," STARRED REVIEW "Fantasy master Yolen here offers a tale of a half-foal, half-boy." --Kirkus Reviews"A gentle fantasy for tweens." --School Library Journal"*At a time when the publishing world could use something uplifting, Yolen is there with shooting stars, a child's hug, and a nuzzle of a horse's nose . . . Destined to become not only a popular book but one that stands the test of time." --Booklist, STARRED REVIEW Fantasy master Yolen here offers a tale of a half-foal, half-boy. "Kirkus Reviews" A gentle fantasy for tweens. "School Library Journal" *At a time when the publishing world could use something uplifting, Yolen is there with shooting stars, a child's hug, and a nuzzle of a horse's nose . . . Destined to become not only a popular book but one that stands the test of time. "Booklist, STARRED REVIEW"" Praise for "Centaur Rising" "Fantasy master Yolen here offers a tale of a half-foal, half-boy." - "Kirkus Reviews" "A gentle fantasy for tweens." - "School Library Journal" *"At a time when the publishing world could use something uplifting, Yolen is there with shooting stars, a child's hug, and a nuzzle of a horse's nose . . . Destined to become not only a popular book but one that stands the test of time." - "Booklist," STARRED REVIEW Praise for "Foiled" "Yolen . . . incorporates the best weapon in her arsenal--fantasy. In Aliera she has created a strong, conflicted, and relatable girl hero." --"Booklist" "An enchanting tale. For fantasy lovers, this is an absolute must-read." --"Kirkus Reviews" "Yolen weaves her knowledge of fencing vividly throughout the plot, powerfully creating romance, mystery, adventure, fantasy, and drama, all rolled into a strong narrative." --"Publishers Weekly" Praise for "Centaur Rising" "Fantasy master Yolen here offers a tale of a half-foal, half-boy." - "Kirkus Reviews" "A gentle fantasy for tweens." - "School Library Journal" *"At a time when the publishing world could use something uplifting, Yolen is there with shooting stars, a child's hug, and a nuzzle of a horse's nose . . . Destined to become not only a popular book but one that stands the test of time." - "Booklist", STARRED REVIEW Praise for "Foiled" "Yolen . . . incorporates the best weapon in her arsenal--fantasy. In Aliera she has created a strong, conflicted, and relatable girl hero." --"Booklist" "An enchanting tale. For fantasy lovers, this is an absolute must-read." --"Kirkus Reviews" "Yolen weaves her knowledge of fencing vividly throughout the plot, powerfully creating romance, mystery, adventure, fantasy, and drama, all rolled into a strong narrative." --"Publishers Weekly" Praise for "Centaur Rising" "A gentle fantasy for tweens." - "School Library Journal" *"At a time when the publishing world could use something uplifting, Yolen is there with shooting stars, a child's hug, and a nuzzle of a horse's nose . . . Destined to become not only a popular book but one that stands the test of time." - "Booklist", STARRED REVIEW Praise for "Foiled" "Yolen . . . incorporates the best weapon in her arsenal--fantasy. In Aliera she has created a strong, conflicted, and relatable girl hero." --"Booklist" "An enchanting tale. For fantasy lovers, this is an absolute must-read." --"Kirkus Reviews" "Yolen weaves her knowledge of fencing vividly throughout the plot, powerfully creating romance, mystery, adventure, fantasy, and drama, all rolled into a strong narrative." --"Publishers Weekly" Praise for "Centaur Rising" *"At a time when the publishing world could use something uplifting, Yolen is there with shooting stars, a child's hug, and a nuzzle of a horse's nose . . . Destined to become not only a popular book but one that stands the test of time." - "Booklist", STARRED REVIEW Praise for "Foiled" "Yolen . . . incorporates the best weapon in her arsenal--fantasy. In Aliera she has created a strong, conflicted, and relatable girl hero." --"Booklist" "An enchanting tale. For fantasy lovers, this is an absolute must-read." --"Kirkus Reviews" "Yolen weaves her knowledge of fencing vividly throughout the plot, powerfully creating romance, mystery, adventure, fantasy, and drama, all rolled into a strong narrative." --"Publishers Weekly" Praise for "Foiled" "Yolen . . . incorporates the best weapon in her arsenal--fantasy. In Aliera she has created a strong, conflicted, and relatable girl hero." --"Booklist" "An enchanting tale. For fantasy lovers, this is an absolute must-read." --"Kirkus Reviews" "Yolen weaves her knowledge of fencing vividly throughout the plot, powerfully creating romance, mystery, adventure, fantasy, and drama, all rolled into a strong narrative." --"Publishers Weekly"
