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Kids aren't shy about vocalizing what they like to see in books, and Shannon Messenger's Keeperof the Lost Cities series earns an enthusiastic YES for keeping them coming back for more. Take itfrom Sonya B., age 10, who raves, "The Keeper of the Lost Cities books are filled with action, fun,and inspiring characters, and mysteries that are begging to be solved," or Carly T., age 9, who says,"The Keeper of the Lost Cities is a great series, and has inspired many students to be like Sophie,brave, smart, and kind. I cannot wait for Legacy to come out!"Legacy is the eighth book in the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling middle grade fantasyseries that stars a strong female heroine, Sophie, who learns she's a Telepath and discovers anew life filled with supportive allies and dangerous quests; she's supported by a big group offriends, making this an accessible and fun read for both boys and girls. In the educator sectionon ShannonMessenger.com, Shannon describes her process for scheduling school visits, Skypechats, or Google Hangouts, and you can find bonus content for the series on the books tab. VisitShannon's featured author page on The Book Pantry (https://SimonandSchusterPublishing.com/TheBookPantry/Shannon-Messenger.html) to introduce Shannon and her books to your youngreaders, or watch her interview on Fairfax's Meet the Author program (https://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=qTR1_MP-XqI).Now is the time to embark on the series that is taking the tween world by storm!As Shannon says, "Keeper of the Lost Cities is the series I wish I'd had when I was younger, andso many elements of the story are based on the things I loved back then: alicorns! superpowers!sparkles! (oh, who am I kidding? I still love those things!)" It's this energy that weaves itself into hercharacters and plots, captivating a new generation of readers and writers eager to explore every cornerof Sophie's world.