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Shannon Messenger
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Shannon Messenger

17 Books
Shannon Messenger is an American author best known for her New York Times bestselling middle-grade fantasy series, Keeper of the Lost Cities. She also writes the young adult fantasy Sky Fall series, blending magic, adventure, and coming-of-age themes. Her engaging storytelling and rich world-building have garnered a dedicated global fanbase.
Keeper of the Lost Cities

Lodestar

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Action Adventure
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Keeper of the Lost Cities

Exile

Shannon Messenger

Adventure Animals
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Sky Fall

Let the Sky Fall

Shannon Messenger

Action Adventure
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Keeper of the Lost Cities

Nightfall

Shannon Messenger

Action Adventure
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Keeper of the Lost Cities

Unraveled: Book 9.5

Shannon Messenger

Adventure Fantasy
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Sky Fall

Let the Wind Rise

Shannon Messenger

Action Courage
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Keeper of the Lost Cities

Neverseen

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Action Adventure
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Keeper of the Lost Cities

Flashback

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Action Adventure
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Keeper of the Lost Cities

Unlocked

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Adventure Fantasy
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Keeper of the Lost Cities

Everblaze

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Action Adventure
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Sky Fall

Let the Storm Break

Shannon Messenger

Action Adventure
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Keeper of the Lost Cities

Stellarlune

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Action Adventure
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Keeper of the Lost Cities

Keeper of the Lost Cities Collection: Keeper of the Lost Cities, Exile and Everblaze

Shannon Messenger

Adventure Anthologies
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Keeper of the Lost Cities

Legacy

Shannon Messenger, Jason Chan

Adventure Fantasy
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Keeper of the Lost Cities

Keeper of the Lost Cities: The Graphic Novel Part 2

Shannon Messenger, Celina Frenn, Valeria Tenaga Romanazzi

Adventure Fantasy
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Keeper of the Lost Cities

Keeper of the Lost Cities

Shannon Messenger, Gabriella Chianello, Celina Frenn

Adventure Fantasy
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Keeper of the Lost Cities

Keeper of the Lost Cities: The Graphic Novel Part 1

Shannon Messenger, Gabriella Chianello, Celina Frenn, Valeria Tenaga Romanazzi

Adventure Fantasy
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Keeper of the Lost Cities

Lodestar

The threat of war is hanging heavily over the dazzling elven world, and Sophie Foster is running out of time to stop it. Returning to the Lost Cities should have been a triumph, but everything has completely changed in the thrilling fifth book of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series. The ruthless Neverseen are wreaking absolute havoc, and the lines between trusted friend and dangerous enemy have never been more blurred. When Sophie receives a chilling warning that the people she loves most are the next targets, she knows she must take immediate action. A mysterious symbol known as the Lodestar might be the only key to unraveling the villains' plots, if only she can figure out how to translate it. Every new clue drags her deeper into the treacherous underbelly of her society. The Black Swan has their own secret plans, but if Sophie cannot stop the Neverseen's devastating new initiative, they might finally gain the ultimate power to control her mind forever.
9-12 Years 13-18 Years 704 Pages
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Keeper of the Lost Cities

Exile

Sophie Foster is settling into her amazing new life in the glittering Lost Cities, a secret world filled with magic and mystery. At her home in Havenfield, she's surrounded by rare and magical creatures, and she's formed a special bond with the very first female Alicorn! This beautiful winged horse trusts only Sophie, and together they must prepare the Alicorn to be revealed as a symbol of hope for all. But even with a wonderful new home, Sophie's adventures are far from over. Deep within her memories lie hidden secrets, and danger is always just around the corner. Join Sophie as she faces incredible risks and delves deeper into a world of elves, powerful abilities, and thrilling quests. Can she uncover the truth and protect not only herself but also someone very important to her from a looming threat?
9-12 Years
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Seventeen-year-old Vane Weston has no memory of the devastating category five tornado that took his parents' lives a decade ago. But he does have dreams. Every night, a beautiful, dark-haired girl sweeps through his mind, and Vane cannot help but hope she is real. She is. Audra is a sylph, a powerful air elemental who walks on the wind and commands it as a weapon. She is also Vane's sworn guardian, bound by an oath to protect him with her life. When a reckless mistake exposes their hidden location to the very enemies who murdered both of their families, Audra has no choice but to help Vane unlock his forgotten past. He possesses a rare and dangerous power—the secret language of the West Wind. But claiming his magical heritage means unlocking memories Audra desperately needs him to forget. As a deadly storm of enemy warriors bears down on them, the greatest threat they face might just be the forbidden romance sparking between them.
9-12 Years 13-18 Years 416 Pages
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Keeper of the Lost Cities

Nightfall

Grief and struggle threaten to overwhelm Sophie Foster, but she absolutely refuses to be defeated. In the spectacular sixth book of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series, the Neverseen have scored devastating victories, and the battle for the elven world is reaching a breaking point. Sophie realizes that her old strategies are no longer working. To survive, she must change her tactics, make unimaginable sacrifices, and completely reexamine everything she thought she knew. She might even have to place her trust in her worst enemies. Every clue points toward Nightfall, an ominous door leading to an incredibly dangerous destination. To get there, Sophie and her loyal friends must strike a terrifying bargain. What they uncover stretches deep into the hidden history of their world, revealing problems far older than they realized. With time quickly running out and past mistakes catching up to them, Sophie and her allies must join forces in entirely new ways to stop an insidious history from repeating itself.
9-12 Years 800 Pages
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Keeper of the Lost Cities

Unraveled

Book 9.5

Step away from the Lost Cities and into the completely unpredictable human world with Keefe Sencen in this full-length companion novel. While Sophie and the rest of his friends were facing massive challenges during the events of Stellarlune, fan-favorite Keefe embarked on a highly secretive adventure of his own. Told entirely from his signature witty and observant perspective, this story finally reveals exactly where he went, the unexpected people he encountered, and the shocking secrets that were uncovered while he was in hiding. Keefe must navigate the strange customs of human society while wrestling with his own incredibly powerful and unpredictable new abilities. Filled with humor, heart, and high stakes, this highly anticipated installment provides crucial clues about long-buried truths in the elven world. It is an absolute must-read that fills in the missing pieces of the timeline and proves that Keefe's journey is just as dangerous and important as the battle back home.
9-12 Years 416 Pages
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The breathtaking action and whirlwind adventure reach their epic conclusion in the final chapter of the Sky Fall trilogy. Vane Weston is finally ready for battle. He is prepared to fight Raiden's vicious army, the slowly corrupting Gale Force, and even his own peaceful nature as a Westerly. To bring Audra home safely, Vane will do whatever it takes—even if it means storming Raiden's icy, impenetrable fortress alongside the three people he trusts the least. But Audra is not the kind of girl who waits around to be rescued. Captured alongside her guardian, Gus, she discovers a strange guide left behind by the only prisoner to ever escape Raiden's clutches. As the wind rises to her side, rallying against their common enemy, Audra prepares to make her ultimate play. Freedom comes at an impossible price, and both Vane and Audra know the sacrifices will be devastating. They started this fight together, and they are going to end it the exact same way.
9-12 Years 13-18 Years 432 Pages
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Keeper of the Lost Cities

Neverseen

Sophie Foster is officially on the run, but she is far from alone. In the jaw-dropping fourth installment of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series, Sophie and her closest friends have fled the safety of their magical world to join the secretive Black Swan. Though they still have major doubts about the shadowy rebel organization, working alongside them is the only way to uncover the truth about Sophie's past and the dark memories she is slowly recovering. As the group adjusts to their risky new life in exile, they discover conspiracies far larger than they ever imagined. Their enemies in the Neverseen are completely ruthless, unleashing a terrifying plague that threatens to wipe out an entire species. With powerful new allies joining the fight, Sophie must push her telepathic abilities to the absolute limit. Every single choice comes with severe consequences, and placing her trust in the wrong person could shatter her world forever.
9-12 Years 688 Pages
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Keeper of the Lost Cities

Flashback

Sophie Foster is trapped in a dangerous game where her powerful abilities might no longer be enough to keep her alive. In the seventh installment of the thrilling Keeper of the Lost Cities series, Sophie realizes that relying solely on her telepathic powers is a fatal mistake against the ruthless Neverseen. It is time to learn how to fight. As past and present blur together, she discovers that the most lethal secrets are the ones deliberately erased from memory. While she begins rigorous physical battle training to face her enemies head-on, a beloved friend faces a completely different kind of peril. Saving them requires Sophie and her allies to take the biggest risk of their lives. But this desperate rescue mission might be exactly the distraction the villains have been anticipating. Packed with intense action, shifting loyalties, and startling revelations, this gripping fantasy adventure forces Sophie to change the rules of the game before her world is destroyed.
9-12 Years 848 Pages
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Keeper of the Lost Cities

Unlocked

Picking up immediately after a devastating cliffhanger, this special installment of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series plunges you back into the magical elven world in an entirely new way. For the first time, the narrative alternates between the perspectives of Sophie and Keefe, offering deep and revealing insights into both of their minds. As they navigate the fallout of their latest battles, completely new powers begin to manifest, and incredibly hard truths from the past finally come to light. Every favorite character is pushed to their limits and tested in ways they could never have anticipated. Beyond the gripping story, this volume serves as a comprehensive guide to the Lost Cities. It features highly detailed world-building secrets, gorgeous illustrations, a map of the elven territories, and fun extras like character profiles and themed recipes. It is an essential expansion of the series that answers lingering questions while setting the stage for the next massive adventure.
9-12 Years 800 Pages
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Keeper of the Lost Cities

Everblaze

Shocking secrets and treacherous new enemies await Sophie Foster in the nail-biting third book of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series. Sophie has finally settled into her life in the magical elven world, but the peace is shattered when a dangerous new threat emerges from the shadows. The rebel group known as the Neverseen is stepping up their attacks, and they are using a terrifying, uncontrollable fire called Everblaze to leave a trail of destruction. As the Council struggles to maintain order, Sophie realizes that her unique telepathic abilities are the only hope for uncovering the villains' true identities. With her loyal friends by her side, she must dig deep into the Lost Cities' forbidden history to find a way to stop the deadly flames. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more she realizes that someone she trusts might be working against her. Sophie must risk everything to protect the people she loves before the entire world goes up in smoke.
9-12 Years 13-18 Years
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Vane Weston is haunted. Struggling with the searing pull of his bond to Audra, he is drowning in the lies he has told to cover up her sudden disappearance. Worse, treacherous winds are slipping into his mind, trying to trap him in his darkest nightmares. As his enemies grow stronger by the day, Vane realizes he cannot survive on his own for much longer. Meanwhile, Audra is still on the run. Fleeing from her painful past, the relentless Gales, and even from Vane himself, she believes she does not deserve his love. But the further she runs, the more danger she uncovers. Audra possesses a secret power that her enemy desperately craves, and protecting it may prove impossible—especially when she discovers the terrifying new weapon Raiden has unleashed. With the Gale Force weakened and their world collapsing, Vane and Audra must decide whether to trust the failing winds or turn to the very people who have betrayed them.
9-12 Years 13-18 Years 400 Pages
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Keeper of the Lost Cities

Stellarlune

Sophie Foster has completely changed the rules of the game, and now she is facing the most impossible choices of her life. In the stunning ninth installment of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series, Sophie and her friends must discover the true meaning of power as the elven world teeters on the brink of total collapse. With her closest allies divided and scattered across the territories, the Black Swan demands that Sophie focus entirely on their carefully laid plans. But her own sharp instincts are pulling her in a very different direction. The mysterious energy source known as Stellarlune might just be the key to fixing everything, but finding the truth always requires a massive sacrifice. As the Neverseen's terrifying schemes sharpen into focus, it becomes violently clear that the Lost Cities' greatest lie could destroy them all. In the devastating battle that follows, Sophie must decide who to trust, when to let go, and how to fight for a future that will never be the same.
9-12 Years 736 Pages
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Keeper of the Lost Cities

Keeper of the Lost Cities Collection

Keeper of the Lost Cities, Exile and Everblaze

Discover the magic, mystery, and thrilling adventure of the elven world with this exclusive collection featuring the first three books of the bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series. The journey begins when twelve-year-old Sophie Foster discovers she is a Telepath and is swept away from her human family into the breathtakingly beautiful Lost Cities. In the first book, she must navigate a new magical school while keeping dangerous secrets hidden. The adventure intensifies in Exile, where Sophie must risk everything to uncover answers hidden deep underground to save a loved one. Finally, in Everblaze, Sophie and her loyal group of friends face treacherous new enemies and a terrifying, uncontrollable fire that threatens to destroy their entire society. Packed with incredible powers, complex friendships, and jaw-dropping plot twists, this epic bundle is the perfect entry point into a sprawling fantasy universe where nothing is exactly as it seems.
9-12 Years 352 Pages
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Keeper of the Lost Cities

Legacy

Sophie Foster is desperate for the truth, but after a lifetime of deception, she is about to learn that uncovering the facts can be the most dangerous move of all. In the astonishing eighth installment of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series, illusions shatter as Sophie and her friends face completely impossible choices. Discovering her past comes with terrifying new responsibilities, and she soon realizes she is not the only one with glaring blank spots in her memories. Her friends have their own family mysteries, and they are all locked into roles that were chosen for them long ago. As every new clue drags the group deeper into a massive conspiracy, they are forced to question absolutely everything they have ever known, including each other. The lines between friend and enemy continue to blur, making it harder than ever to know who to trust as they fight to save their world from ultimate destruction.
9-12 Years 13-18 Years 765 Pages
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Welcome back to the amazing Lost Cities, where Sophie Foster's adventure as an elf is just getting started! After discovering her true identity and leaving her human life behind, Sophie is getting used to a world filled with magic, incredible friends, and creatures you've only dreamed about. But being an elf isn't always easy! Sophie is facing big challenges at Foxfire Academy, especially with tricky subjects like alchemy. Will she pass her midterms, or will her new life prove too difficult? And there's more to worry about than just school. Strange fires, secret plots, and memories that don't belong to her are swirling around Sophie. Could someone be hiding important secrets in her mind? You'll dive into a thrilling mystery as Sophie tries to figure out why she's part of something much bigger and more dangerous than she ever imagined. Get ready for more excitement, puzzles, and stunning artwork in this graphic novel adventure!
9-12 Years 336 Pages
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Twelve-year-old Sophie Foster has a massive secret: she is a Telepath who can hear the thoughts of everyone around her. She has never fit in with her human family or the older kids at her school, always feeling like she belongs somewhere else entirely. Everything changes the day she meets Fitz, a mysterious and surprisingly perceptive boy who shares her incredibly rare ability. Fitz opens her eyes to a shocking reality, there is a hidden, magical world full of elves with extraordinary powers, and Sophie is actually one of them. Forced to leave her entire human life behind, she is swept away to the dazzling Lost Cities to begin her education at a prestigious academy. But Sophie's mind holds dangerous, deeply buried memories that powerful enemies are desperate to uncover. As she attempts to navigate complex new friendships and rigorous magical classes, she must figure out exactly who she is and why she was hidden among humans before it is too late.
9-12 Years 13-18 Years 512 Pages
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Have you ever felt like you just don't belong, like there's a huge secret about you waiting to be discovered? That's exactly how Sophie Foster feels! She's skipped grades at school, and her biggest secret is that she can read minds. No one knows she's a Telepath... or so she thinks! One day, everything changes when Sophie meets Fitz, a mysterious and charming boy who shares her special power. He reveals a shocking truth: Sophie isn't from the human world at all! Suddenly, her life is turned upside down. She must leave everything she knows behind for a new, incredible place filled with magic, wonder, and secrets that will change her forever. This stunning graphic novel brings the first part of Sophie's amazing journey to life with gorgeous full-color artwork. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure packed with discovery, new friends, and a whole new world waiting to be explored. What will Sophie find in her new home, and who can she truly trust?
9-12 Years 352 Pages
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