Shirley Parabia

I am not a warrior.My name is Uryana. I am twelve cycles old and a child of the Baraw tribe from the Sa-Babaw peaks.My people have been plagued by the Serpent, a beast made of flame. It first devoured our livestock, then burned our fields and orchards to ashes.Our strongest warriors were called to face this creature, but each of them, including my own father, met their end at its merciless jaws.I was chosen by our tribe Elders to fight the Serpent. Will I be seeing my final dusk tonight, or will the hope and fire in my heart be enough to guide me in my greatest battle?

I am not a warrior.My name is Uryana. I am twelve cycles old and a child of the Baraw tribe from the Sa-Babaw peaks.My people have been plagued by the Serpent, a beast made of flame. It first devoured our livestock, then burned our fields and orchards to ashes.Our strongest warriors were called to face this creature, but each of them, including my own father, met their end at its merciless jaws.I was chosen by our tribe Elders to fight the Serpent. Will I be seeing my final dusk tonight, or will the hope and fire in my heart be enough to guide me in my greatest battle?

There is a place where the light does not disappear all at once. It lingers. It glows. Most of all, it remembers. The Sunset Place is a collection of tender short stories about the moments we do not outgrow-the parent who taught us to prune roses under a merciless sun, the old vendor who made waiting sweeter, the friend who stood in the storm, the grandparents who left behind memories of love. These are stories of childhood, first love, home, and the quiet ways we learn to let go as time moves us forward. On each page, endings do not close the door. They echo. And in that echo, we find what remains. For anyone who has stood at the edge of something beautiful and watched the light fade...this is your place. Also available in hardcover. Recommended for readers 13 years old and above. Some themes may be emotionally intense. Please refer to the Note for the Reader.

This is the special illustrated cover edition by artist Rozy Clemente Will fire and tide stand together-or be swallowed by the storm?I was never meant to rule. My name is Uryana. I am thirteen cycles old, a child of the Baraw tribe. I came to Laksay for the battle looming on our shores-not a crown. But from the moment I arrived, they saw me as something more. The girl who defied the Serpent. The fire that burned the pirate horde. The one who will stand beside their Datu. But queens are not born of legends. They are forged in war. I was never meant to fight a war I did not start. My name is Lihum. I am thirteen cycles old, the Datu of Laksay. I took my crown with blood and sacrifice, but battle is only the first test of a king. The Tagrawa bend the knee-but victory comes at a price. The Korakoa still raid our shores. Another force is rising from the depths. The tides are restless...and our kingdom stands at the center of the storm. Recommended for readers 7 years old and above. Also available in hardcover.

Now with a gorgeous illustrated cover A love forbidden. An oath forsaken. The legend...forevermore. They call me Anini, the Jewel of Hamtic. A daughter of the river, a promise of the kingdom. All my life, I have been told that peace demands obedience, that love is a luxury for lesser hearts. But when my father, the Datu of Tinigbasan, forges a truce sealed by blood and duty, he sends me a shield instead of a suitor-a man of few words and impossible eyes, a warrior who wields the sun. From the moment he kneels before me, the world is never the same again. They call me Nogas, a warrior of Kalisidlan. I was born of stone and silence. A weapon, a servant, nothing more. But when I am sent to guard the princess of Tinigbasan, I learned that devotion can wound deeper than any blade. She is everything I was told not to want-but the first touch of her voice feels like sunlight breaking through a mountain. I swore to protect her. I never meant to love her.Our hearts were never meant to meet, but the river and the sun do no ask permission to change the world. They burn everything to forge something new.Inspired by the fables of the province of Antique, author Shirley Siaton-Parabia collaborates with her husband, Anini-y native Peter Parabia, to bring to life one of the greatest love stories of Philippine mythology. Recommended for readers 13 years old and above.

Now with a gorgeous illustrated cover A love forbidden. An oath forsaken. The legend...forevermore. They call me Anini, the Jewel of Hamtic. A daughter of the river, a promise of the kingdom. All my life, I have been told that peace demands obedience, that love is a luxury for lesser hearts. But when my father, the Datu of Tinigbasan, forges a truce sealed by blood and duty, he sends me a shield instead of a suitor-a man of few words and impossible eyes, a warrior who wields the sun. From the moment he kneels before me, the world is never the same again. They call me Nogas, a warrior of Kalisidlan. I was born of stone and silence. A weapon, a servant, nothing more. But when I am sent to guard the princess of Tinigbasan, I learned that devotion can wound deeper than any blade. She is everything I was told not to want-but the first touch of her voice feels like sunlight breaking through a mountain. I swore to protect her. I never meant to love her.Our hearts were never meant to meet, but the river and the sun do no ask permission to change the world. They burn everything to forge something new.Inspired by the fables of the province of Antique, author Shirley Siaton-Parabia collaborates with her husband, Anini-y native Peter Parabia, to bring to life one of the greatest love stories of Philippine mythology. Recommended for readers 13 years old and above.

A love forbidden. An oath forsaken. The legend...forevermore. They call me Anini, the Jewel of Hamtic. A daughter of the river, a promise of the kingdom. All my life, I have been told that peace demands obedience, that love is a luxury for lesser hearts. But when my father, the Datu of Tinigbasan, forges a truce sealed by blood and duty, he sends me a shield instead of a suitor-a man of few words and impossible eyes, a warrior who wields the sun. From the moment he kneels before me, the world is never the same again. They call me Nogas, a warrior of Kalisidlan. I was born of stone and silence. A weapon, a servant, nothing more. But when I am sent to guard the princess of Tinigbasan, I learned that devotion can wound deeper than any blade. She is everything I was told not to want-but the first touch of her voice feels like sunlight breaking through a mountain. I swore to protect her. I never meant to love her.Our hearts were never meant to meet, but the river and the sun do no ask permission to change the world. They burn everything to forge something new.Inspired by the fables of the province of Antique, author Shirley Siaton-Parabia collaborates with her husband, Anini-y native Peter Parabia, to bring to life one of the greatest love stories of Philippine mythology. Recommended for readers 13 years old and above.

A love forbidden. An oath forsaken. The legend...forevermore. They call me Anini, the Jewel of Hamtic. A daughter of the river, a promise of the kingdom. All my life, I have been told that peace demands obedience, that love is a luxury for lesser hearts. But when my father, the Datu of Tinigbasan, forges a truce sealed by blood and duty, he sends me a shield instead of a suitor-a man of few words and impossible eyes, a warrior who wields the sun. From the moment he kneels before me, the world is never the same again. They call me Nogas, a warrior of Kalisidlan. I was born of stone and silence. A weapon, a servant, nothing more. But when I am sent to guard the princess of Tinigbasan, I learned that devotion can wound deeper than any blade. She is everything I was told not to want-but the first touch of her voice feels like sunlight breaking through a mountain. I swore to protect her. I never meant to love her.Our hearts were never meant to meet, but the river and the sun do no ask permission to change the world. They burn everything to forge something new.Inspired by the fables of the province of Antique, author Shirley Siaton-Parabia collaborates with her husband, Anini-y native Peter Parabia, to bring to life one of the greatest love stories of Philippine mythology. Recommended for readers 13 years old and above.

New edition with a beautiful illustrated cover by series artist Rozy Clemente Will the fire in her heart be enough to stand against the rising tide? I am not a savior. My name is Uryana.I am thirteen cycles old, a child of the Baraw tribe from the Sa-Babaw peaks. One cycle ago, I faced the Serpent of Fire and survived. I thought the flames of terror had fallen with it. I thought peace had returned. But the Tutod has died. The fire that never fades, the heart of our people-gone. The Elders say it is a warning. They have sent me beyond the mountains to find Datu Garab, the only warrior who may have the answers. Now, the tide is rising, just as the world is shifting...and I am not alone. I am not their king. My name is Lihum.I am thirteen cycles old, the son of Datu Garab, and the chief of Laksay. I lead my people not by choice, but because of duty. Now, the sea does not rest. The waves pull away, only to return stronger. The Korakoa pirates raid our shores, and something deep beneath the water is stirring. I left my home to find answers-and all these lead to her, the girl in my vision. And together, we must uncover the truth...before the storm swallows us whole. Recommended for readers 9 years old and above.

A glorious artist's rendition of Book 4 of the international bestselling middle grade series, Fire and Tide. Special illustrated cover by Rozy Clemente Will love bind them-or will the storm tear them apart? I was never meant to feel anything. My name is Kadluk. I am twelve cycles old, a son of Tagrawa and a warrior raised on sea and silence. I was given as tribute to a foreign court-to serve, to watch, to forget who I was. Then I met her. And I learned what it meant to protect something. To choose someone. To belong somewhere. They call me the Strongest Son. But I was only strong when I stood beside her. I was never meant to be protected. My name is Shamila. I am ten cycles old, the Princess of Laksay, born to outwit kings and outrun fate. I carry knives in my robes and secrets in my sleeves. I do not waver. I do not yield. Then came the boy who never forgets. He moved like the wind. He stayed like the eye of the storm. And somehow-he saw me. They say I don't need anyone. They say I will be a ruler of lands beyond our shores. But even a storm needs an anchor. And even the tides need to break. 'Storm of Tides' is Book 4 of the middle-grade high fantasy series set in ancient Philippines, Fire and Tide. Recommended for readers 9 years old and above. Also available in hardcover.

A glorious artist's rendition of Book 4 of the international bestselling middle grade series, Fire and Tide. Special illustrated cover by Rozy Clemente Will love bind them-or will the storm tear them apart? I was never meant to feel anything. My name is Kadluk. I am twelve cycles old, a son of Tagrawa and a warrior raised on sea and silence. I was given as tribute to a foreign court-to serve, to watch, to forget who I was. Then I met her. And I learned what it meant to protect something. To choose someone. To belong somewhere. They call me the Strongest Son. But I was only strong when I stood beside her. I was never meant to be protected. My name is Shamila. I am ten cycles old, the Princess of Laksay, born to outwit kings and outrun fate. I carry knives in my robes and secrets in my sleeves. I do not waver. I do not yield. Then came the boy who never forgets. He moved like the wind. He stayed like the eye of the storm. And somehow-he saw me. They say I don't need anyone. They say I will be a ruler of lands beyond our shores. But even a storm needs an anchor. And even the tides need to break. 'Storm of Tides' is Book 4 of the middle-grade high fantasy series set in ancient Philippines, Fire and Tide. Recommended for readers 9 years old and above. Also available in paperback.

A glorious artist's rendition of the international children's supernatural bestseller, A Girl and her Monster. Special illustrated cover and artwork by Lune Aesthete I never knew the monster I made would change everything... My name is Rana. I am eight years old and a Grade Three student. My mother and I moved back to our hometown after my father joined the stars. We hoped for a fresh start and to build roots again, but I also found something else-a strange kind of magic. I made friends, but not all of them are children like me. Some of them are monsters. One of them is my own creation: Shadow Blue. He has bright yellow eyes and metal arms, with a body a deep sky color that looked like the shadows just before sunset. He was my art project; a piece of cardboard, glue, and endless possibilities. But when night falls, he becomes something-or someone-else. Could I really be a girl with a monster friend, or is there another story, a secret I was never meant to know?Recommended for readers 7 years old and above. This title is also available in ebook and hardcover editions.

A glorious artist's rendition of the international children's supernatural bestseller, A Girl and her Monster. Special illustrated cover and artwork by Lune Aesthete I never knew the monster I made would change everything... My name is Rana. I am eight years old and a Grade Three student. My mother and I moved back to our hometown after my father joined the stars. We hoped for a fresh start and to build roots again, but I also found something else-a strange kind of magic. I made friends, but not all of them are children like me. Some of them are monsters. One of them is my own creation: Shadow Blue. He has bright yellow eyes and metal arms, with a body a deep sky color that looked like the shadows just before sunset. He was my art project; a piece of cardboard, glue, and endless possibilities. But when night falls, he becomes something-or someone-else. Could I really be a girl with a monster friend, or is there another story, a secret I was never meant to know?Recommended for readers 7 years old and above. This title is also available in ebook and paperback editions.