Everdark

Everdark is a fantasy adventure novel by Abi Elphinstone that marks the start of The Unmapped Chronicles series. The story revolves around a brave young girl named Smudge and an eccentric sky captain named Bartholomew. They embark on a perilous journey to the magical kingdom of Crackledawn, where they must prevent the evil harpy Morg from stealing the phoenix's powers and plunging the world into eternal darkness. As Smudge overcomes her dyslexia and discovers her own inner strength and potential for greatness, she and Bartholomew encounter fantastical creatures, face numerous challenges, and unravel the mysteries of their world's forgotten magic. Their quest to reignite the phoenix's fire and save the Unmapped Kingdoms is a tale of courage, friendship, and the power of imagination.