

AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST and AUTHOR
DYLAN ROCHE
FICTION
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Archit the Purple Bird and the Shannassy kids as they journey to the far-off world of Nalgorida. The Purple Bird marks the start of a new fantasy series for young readers that continues with Return to Nalgordia, coming soon.
The Purple Bird
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No matter how long he has yearned to escape his boring life as an ordinary teenager, nothing can prepare James Shannassy for the afternoon when he meets a figment bird called Archit and the two of them set off for the world of Nalgordia to break a centuries-old curse.
Being the hero of his own fantasy adventure isn't exactly what James expected it to be, but when he finds himself caught up in an epic fight against a force of evil, he knows he might be the only one able to stop it. Archit's fate now rests entirely in his hands...and there's no turning back now!
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News & Reviews
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Books. Iced Lattes. Blessed. A lovely blend of my favorite things.
I’m typically not one who loves fantasy, but I loved how the first chapter pulls you in. I’ve come to learn that I do enjoy some thrill and on-the-edge-of-your-seat books though. Roche does a wonderful job of doing just that.