The Twelve - by Cindy Lin (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

The Zodiac Legacy meets Spirit Animals in this epic, heartwarming adventure!

Usagi can hear a squirrel's heartbeat from a mile away, and soar over treetops in one giant leap. She was born in the year of the wood rabbit, and it's given her extraordinary zodiac gifts.

But she can never use them, not while the mysterious, vicious Dragonlord hunts down all those in her land with zodiac powers. Instead, she must keep her abilities--and those of her rambunctious sister Uma--a secret.

After Uma is captured by the Dragonguard, Usagi can no longer ignore her powers. She must journey to Mount Jade with the fabled Heirs of the Twelve, a mystical group of warriors who once protected the land.

As new mysteries unfold, Usagi must decide who she stands with, and who she trusts, as she takes on deadly foes on her path to the elusive, dangerous Dragonlord himself.

To save her sister and her world, can Usagi harness her true power and unite the Heirs of the Twelve?

• Magical Powers Based on the Zodiac: Join Usagi, born in the year of the Rabbit, as she discovers the extraordinary gifts tied to her birth sign--and learns to control them before the Dragonlord finds her.
• An Epic Quest Adventure: Journey from the waterfronts of Port Wingbow to the mystical Mount Jade. Usagi must find the fabled Heirs of the Twelve and convince them to help her.
• Sisterhood and Found Family: Usagi's sister, Uma, has been captured, and saving her is everything. But to succeed, Usagi must learn to trust a new family of young warriors with powers of their own.
• Action-Packed Fantasy Series: Perfect for middle grade readers who love magical artifacts, mythical creatures, and a fast-paced story of good versus evil.

Review Quotes

"Aficionados will delight in the plethora of fast-paced action scenes sprinkled with martial arts wisdom, and there is much potential for sequels...and, of course, for Usagi to continue developing her powers." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"[A] rip-roaring debut...Ideal for fans of stories with lots of heart, great lore, and plenty of twists along the way." - ALA Booklist