About the Book: In a world where magical powers fade by adulthood, Sparrow Xia struggles to master her limited fire magic at the prestigious Zenith Academy. Constantly compared with her exceptionally powerful older brother, Sparrow longs to prove herself and make her family proud. But when a mysterious illness begins draining students of their magic, Sparrow and her new friends embark on a dangerous search for answers. As secrets emerge and powerful forces threaten their world, Sparrow must discover that her true strength goes beyond her magical abilities. This highly illustrated middle-grade fantasy adventure explores friendship, courage, identity and learning to embrace your unique power.