Tidewater Books proudly presents Krista Johansen, reading from her new book “Torrie and the Firebird” on March 23, 7:00 p.m. at the Sackville Public Library.

Refreshments will be served, and all are welcome. Please come out and meet our exceptional local author.

8th Book from NB Children’s Author-
The latest book by NB children’s author K.V. Johansen, Torrie and the Firebird, has been published by Annick Press. A fantasy novel for children aged 7-13, Torrie and the Firebird continues the story of Anna, a young sea captain, on a quest to recover a stolen gem and prove the innocence of Kokako, a young boy fleeing a mob. She has a secret weapon: Torrie, oldest of the Old Things of the Wild Forest. Through forest and desert, they travel deeper into danger …
Torrie and the Firebird is the latest in Johansen’s series, which started with Torrie and the Dragon and continued with Torrie and the Pirate-Queen.
Johansen is also the author of the Pippin and Mabel picture book series, a young adult fantasy short story collection, The Serpent Bride, an e-book essay collection on children’s fantasy, as well as a history of and guide to children’s fantasy literature, entitled Quests and Kingdoms. Ms. Johansen lives in Sackville, NB, where she is currently working on the next book in the Torrie series. Her website address is: www.pippin.ca

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