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Haven’s Legacy is the thrilling and heartfelt second book in The Powers, a sweeping middle-grade fantasy series from Supergirl’s Melissa Benoist and her sister, the writer Jessica Benoist. Following the events at Haven house, Ellie and Parker are prepared for almost anything . . . The Power sisters have only just come to terms with the betrayal and truths revealed at Haven when their mysterious aunt, Sadie, shows up on their doorstep. Even more shocking, Sadie has a new mission for the girls: to rescue their beloved mother, who vanished years ago and is—according to Sadie—very much alive. Parker and Ellie join Aunt Sadie at Mountain Harbor, home to the Sentry, an underground society of people with powers like their own. First call of duty: to develop their magical abilities alongside their peers. But Ellie isn’t convinced everyone at Mountain Harbor can be trusted, and to make matters worse the

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The thrilling and heartfelt second book in The Powers middle-grade fantasy series, from Supergirl’s Melissa Benoist and her sister, the writer Jessica Benoist After the dramatic and deadly events of Haven’s Secret, twin sisters Parker and Ellie McFadden are eager to grow their newfound magical abilities and step into their roles as co-protectors of their corner of the world. The Danger is only growing stronger, and Parker and Ellie will need every bit of training and help they can muster. But when Aunt Sadie, their mother’s long-lost sister, shows up on their doorstep, the girls learn more about their lineage and capabilities than they could have ever bargained for—if they can take the enigmatic Sadie at her word. This exciting follow-up to Haven’s Secret is a page-turner from start to finish, raising the stakes for an even more action-packed and heartfelt adventure.

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Two sisters come to terms with their extraordinary powers in a new middle grade fantasy from Supergirl’s Melissa Benoist and her sister, the writer Jessica Benoist, with the New York Times bestselling author, Mariko TamakiEllie McFadden has intuitive gifts. She can sense what other living things are feeling. She can even talk to animals! Too bad she can’t connect with her twin sister, Parker. Parker McFadden has kinetic gifts. She can cause shocks to the earth and produce heat energy that explodes from her body like fire, especially when she is angry. The sisters aren’t aware of the legacy they inherited from their mother until, on their thirteenth birthday, two mysterious relatives on the Power side whisk them off to an isolated sanctuary called Haven. Ellie immediately adapts to their new routine, but Parker has one impulse: to get back to her normal life of friends and sports, fast.Unlocking Haven’s secrets is just the beginning of what Ellie and Parker can do if they choose to work together to harness their abilities. But the sinister force that took their mother has other plans; and if the sisters’ fragile relationship succumbs to The Danger, a terrible fate may befall the people they love. This epic tale of two remarkable girls and the powers they wield is sure to appeal to fans of Chris Colfer, Rick Riordan, and Tui T. Sutherland.

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Two sisters come to terms with their extraordinary powers in a new middle grade fantasy from Supergirl’s Melissa Benoist; her sister, the writer Jessica Benoist; and New York Times bestselling author, Mariko Tamaki Ellie McFadden has intuitive gifts. She can sense what other living things are feeling. She can even talk to animals! Too bad she can’t connect with her twin sister, Parker. Parker McFadden has kinetic gifts. She can cause shocks to the earth and produce heat energy that explodes from her body like fire, especially when she is angry. The sisters aren’t aware of the legacy they inherited from their mother until, on their thirteenth birthday, two mysterious relatives on the Power side whisk them off to an isolated farm called Haven. Ellie immediately adapts to their new routine; but Parker has one impulse: to get back to her normal life of friends and sports, fast. Unbeknownst to Ellie and Parker, the secrets the Power women have kept for generations offer clues to their own simmering magic. Unlocking Haven’s secrets is just the beginning of what Ellie and Parker can do if they choose to work together to harness their gifts. But the sinister force that destroyed their mother has other plans; and if the sisters’ fragile relationship succumbs to The Danger, the world beyond Haven will face terrible risk. This epic tale of two remarkable girls and the powers they wield is sure to appeal to fans of Chris Colfer, Rick Riordan, and Tui T. Sutherland.

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