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Phoenix Child: Book One of the Children of Fire Series Kindle Edition

by Alica McKenna-Johnson (Author), Kilian Metcalf (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 419 ratings
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There should be a law, a Universal Rule, as to how much weirdness can happen to a person.

Fifteen-year-old Sara walks into the San Francisco Center for the Circus Arts determined to ignore the freaky things happening to her. As powers she doesn't want and can't control overwhelm her, Sara must decide if she can trust the strangers who say they are her family ... descended from a common ancestor four thousand years ago.

Sara clings to her contented and well-planned life as a foster kid, successfully working the system, as dreams, powers, and magical creatures drag her towards her destiny.
When the ancient evil that killed her parents comes to San Francisco, Sara is forced to choose between her fears and her desire to protect those she loves.

Sometimes great things are thrust upon us. Sara wishes this supposed 'greatness' didn't include a new name, unicorns, and catching on fire.

PHOENIX CHILD is the 1st novel in the Children of Fire series, a young adult urban fantasy series. This is a completed series; all books are published and available.(There’s also a novella available, however, if you subscribe to Alica’s newsletter you can receive Kayin’s Fire for free! For the link to subscribe, just scroll down to her biography below, or look on her Amazon Author page, or you find it in any of her books.)

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    Children of Fire
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    February 16, 2012
  6. File size
    787 KB
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About the Author

Being told she was a horrible speller and would never learn to use a comma correctly, Alica never thought to write down the stories she constantly had running through her head.Doesn't everyone daydream about flying on a spaceship while walking to school?

Not until she was thirty did Alica dare to write down any of the people living exciting lives in her head. The relief was instantaneous. By giving them life on the page theycould be released from her mind and given greater adventures.

As her books grew in size and the voices in her head learned to wait their turn, Alica found a loyal group to journey with. Women who would help her slay her commas, and use theirmagical gifts to traverse plot holes, transform words into their proper spelling,and release characters from any Mary Sue spells they might be under.

In-between magical adventures, Alica hides from the sun in Tucson, AZ with her two kids, two cats, and yarn collection.

For a limited time, you can get a FREE Children of Fire short story! Visit here to find out more: eepurl.com/bc5bzn

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007AK6DRW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ AMJ Publishing LLC (February 16, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 16, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 787 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 491 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 419 ratings

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Alica McKenna-Johnson

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Alica McKenna Johnson lives in Southern Arizona with her kids, her cats, and the many voices in her head yammering for their stories to be told. Fueled by her love of people, travel, and cultures Alica writes emotionally rich stories. Snark, humor, and magic are woven through her books.

When not writing Alica supports other people's writing dreams. Through individual and group coaching programs she gives back the support, skills, techniques, and passion that other writers gave, and continue to give, to her.

During her free time, which you need a magnifying glass to find, she can be found binge watching Netflix, at the movies with friends, or getting her yoga on.

For a limited time, you can get a FREE Children of Fire short story! Visit here to find out more: http://eepurl.com/bc5bzn

Follow and chat with Alica at her Website (http://alicamckennajohnson.com/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/AlicaMckennaJohnsonAuthor), Twitter (@AMckennaJohnson), Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/alica-mckenna-johnson) Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5755438.Alica_Mckenna_Johnson) or on Pintrest (https://www.pinterest.com/alicamj/).

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J. Richards
5.0 out of 5 stars The author has done a wonderful job of world-building
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2015
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This fascinating story centers around a very sympathetic character, an orphan living in a group home who thinks she has her life for the next several years all planned out and suddenly discovers that fate has a completely different set of plans for her. She wakes up on her 14th birthday with a new appearance and a new set of powers that she has to learn how to master. She also discovers that she has connections to other people with powers who want to help her learn to use her powers, if she can just get over her fear of her new role in life, her fear of the powers, and her fear of building emotional connections to other people. The author has done a wonderful job of world-building, creating a world history and system of magic that serves as a backdrop for the evolution of the characters, and that clearly sets us up for a whole series of books to come. The combination of character arc, as the main character evolves, and the plot arc, driven by a powerful set of dramatic events, kept me captivated- I couldn't put it down! There are now two books in the series and a third one on the way, so the author is clearly doing a lot with the rich, complex, interesting magical world full of interesting characters that she has created.
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WhisperingWillo
4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic YA Fantasy containing Powers, Prophesy and Family
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2016
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I've had this book on my TBR for a while and I could kick myself for waiting so long to read it. I came across it while browsing for "New Reads" on Amazon. My attention was captured by this lovely book cover. After reading the book blurb, I knew I had to read it and I can honestly say I enjoyed it.

I found the story line to be unique. I love to read about creatures from mythology around the world and the Phoenix is one of my favorites. The characters were well fleshed out that made them realistic. The world building was cast in vivid details. The flow of the story was steady.

This is a YA Fantasy and I believe it's a proper category for it. It's also a clean read. No romance for the main character, but I can see something coming up in future books. That's a good thing, due to the fact that several books are out now.

Sara (main character) has lived in the foster care system for years. She tries to follow the rules and cause no problems. She doesn't remember her parents. When she turns 15, changes occur that have her worried. As time goes by, she discovers some startling facts: she has magical powers, and she is "The Jewel", and after all this time in the system, she has family. She is learning to control her powers and come to grips with finding out that there are bad people who will want to find and destroy her. While she's learning about her powers and her family, she discovers that there is a prophesy that has been foretold.

What happens next, you might ask? My answer is to get the book and read them in order. That's what I'm gonna' do and this book is FREE on Amazon right now. Get the book, read it, then you can be the judge and decide.

Happy Reading!!
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Danielle Urban
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read!
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2015
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Phoenix Child by Alica McKenna - Johnson is a phenomenial and brilliant read. This science fiction fantasy novel, is one that readers will love instantly. Alica McKenna - Johnson takes readers on a deep journey following a young female teenage. Here, we see and feel what all teens go through but there is much more to explore and experience inside this stunning story. Phoenix Child is very easy to read and is very addicitve. There's magic, adventure, and suspsense. Readers will have no trouble finishing this novel in one sitting. I enjoyed reading this masterpiece, and I highly recommend it to readers everywhere. This is one story that will drag you head first right into the plot and leave you breathless. A well-written plot that will make you both cry and laugh along as you follow Sara on her journey. Overall, a perfect read for all.
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Cupcakes and Books
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful start!
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2017
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I Love a great cover: This is what first drew me in to try this one! I know! but look at that cover!!!! Beautiful!!
Next came the write up who could pass on lines like "There should be a law, a Universal Rule, as to how much weirdness can happen to a person" and "Sometimes great things are thrust upon us. Sara wishes this supposed 'greatness' didn't include a new name, unicorns, and catching on fire." I know I'm a nerd!
First this is a very clean read, many are not anymore, I've shared this with my 11 year old son to read I feel he will love it as well, so yes it is for everyone!!! Always a good thing in my book.
Now for the tale: This is what I feel a great start to a whole new world, it feels real and has great potential to grow and evolve. The characters are well fleshed out and behave believable. I cannot wait to pick up the others in this series!!!! I hope to get more in to the tale and hope my son will to ( this will be a series I'll be happy to read and chat with him about!!! )
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Cherylanne
3.0 out of 5 stars Ok.
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2023
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Decent story, but I don't like cliff-hanger endings

Interesting storyline but need the entire story not just half of it.
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Abhinav
5.0 out of 5 stars WONDRERFUL
Reviewed in India on January 27, 2019
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Interesting,
Mysterious,
Fun to Read.
These are the words I would use to describe this book.
Loved it.
:) ;) =) :>
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PRoMeTeo
4.0 out of 5 stars genialmente escrito
Reviewed in Spain on September 10, 2018
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una historia muy vivida y llena de magia donde la joven protagonista se enfrenta a un importante cambio de paradigma en su entorno más cercano. cuesta un poco leerlo para los que estamos reforzando el inglés, es perfecto y entretenido.
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Kayleigh
5.0 out of 5 stars The Phoenix child is a wonderfully gripping story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 21, 2016
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The Phoenix child is a wonderfully gripping story. I loved it by the seconded chapter. It has a clever spunky lead character that is almost believable, she doesn't react to the situation she finds her self in by crying to the nearest person, like some stories along this line do, but she works it out. It has magic, fantasy animals, friends, adventure and following a character who's finding her self, it's a great read.
I have read this book so many times now, while i'm waiting for the 3rd book to come out.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great adventures
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2017
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The stresses of growing up in care multiply greatly when you change overnight, new hair, new skin colour, strange powers and even stranger dreams. Sara learns to cope with all of this, and discovers friendship, family, and who she really is. Great adventures, a wonderful mix of characters, an unputdownable read. More please
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Mle Shibani Patel
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in India on October 25, 2016
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it's a really fun read !
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