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On the day of his birth, Prince Alexos is revealed to be the long-awaited champion of Athene. He grows up lonely, conscious of all that is expected of him. But Alexos discovers that being a champion isn't about fame and glory - it's about sacrifice and courage. Alexos follows the course of his destiny through war and loss and a deadly confrontation with his enemy to its end: shipwreck on a magical, fog-shrouded island. There he meets the unforgettable Aria and faces the greatest challenge of his life.
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About Diane Stanley
Diane Stanley is the author and illustrator of more than fifty books for children, noted especially for her series of picture book biographies. Ten of her books have been honored as Notable Books by the American Library Association and she has twice received both the Boston Globe / Horn Book Award and the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators’ Golden Kite Award. Diane has worked as a medical illustrator, a graphic designer for Dell Publishing, and an art director at G. P. Putnam’s Sons, winning three design awards from the New York Book Show. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with her husband, Peter Vennema. She has three grown children and one granddaughter.
About Robertson Dean
Robertson Dean has played leading roles on and off Broadway and at dozens of regional theaters throughout the country. He has a BA from Tufts University and an MFA from Yale. His audiobook narration has garnered ten AudioFile Earphones Awards. He now lives in Los Angeles, where he works in film and television in addition to narrating.