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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In a quiet Illinois town, Kali Audoo lives a sheltered life among survivors of a fallen kingdom in the clouds. Raised by her guardian in a cozy apartment above the neighborhood bakery, Kali has always been kept apart from other children. Everything changes when she transitions from homeschooling to join her peers at a specialized academy for archers. To get there, they commute on a magical train that travels straight up into the mesosphere. For the first time, Kali is part of a community, forming deep bonds with fellow orphans she was never allowed to meet.During a school field trip to a museum's Myth exhibit on Earth, Kali's quiet life shatters. An ancient artifact reveals her past and awakens a dormant superpower. Kali learns the truth: she and her friends were born in the world above, and she is the prophesied leader destined to reclaim their kingdom from a ruthless, wealth-obsessed tyrant.With her people's fate resting on her shoulders, Kali and her squad must embark on a perilous journey beyond the clouds. Their quest leads them to a hidden realm frozen in time, where massive, giant creatures are enslaved as gatekeepers in deep mountain caves, and children are forced into hard labor by age eleven. To save her kingdom, protect the innocent, and defend her home on Earth, Kali must embrace her true identity and confront the tyrant before their sanctuary is destroyed forever.Why Readers and Librarians Will Love This Book: - - A Mature Coming-of-Age Journey: Follow a fifteen-year-old protagonist as she grows into her sixteen-year-old self, confronting the heavy, high-stakes responsibility of a magical destiny.- The Ultimate Found Family: A tight-knit squad of brave teen orphans who must rely on teamwork, trust, and fierce archery skills to fight for their heritage.- Breathtaking World-Building: Travel from a cozy Illinois bakery to a magical train ascending into the mesosphere, all the way to a hidden, high-stakes planet of captive beasts.- High-Stakes Social Themes: Touches beautifully on compassion, standing up for exploited children, and fighting against corrupt greed.Key Themes & Tropes: - - The 'Chosen One' Prophecy: A classic trope elevated by mature stakes and a sheltered protagonist uncovering her true identity.- Magical Academy / Training Grounds: Sharp-shooting teen archers refining their skills and learning to fight as a unit.- Hidden Magical Realms: A seamless blend of contemporary Earth (a quiet midwestern town) and a legendary, hidden planet in the clouds.Shelving & Target Audience: - - Age Range: 15-18 years (Grades 10-12 / Upper YA)- Genres: Young Adult Contemporary Fantasy, YA Urban Fantasy, YA Action & Adventure.…