by Shane Talbott (Illustrator), Priya Chhaya (Author)
In every story that you read, a heroine or hero fills a needand the day is saved-not with luck, but with courage, heart, and a bit of pluck.
Every adventure starts the same way: with one foot in front of the other. The Heart of the River follows a young explorer named Arya as she searches for wonder at the heart of the River Idira. Along the way she encounters a fearsome dragon, and uncovers her own ability for courage and kindness.
Author Biography
Priya Chhaya is a public historian who believes in kindness, optimism, and William Shakespeare. When she is not trying to make thirty hours of life fit into a twenty-four hour day she is writing about how history intersects with the everyday, or the linkages between Star Wars and human mythology. She enjoys storytelling in all its forms, whether it be between the pages of a book, on television, or in the theatre, and on a warm day you can find her on her balcony in Northern Virginia. Learn more at www.priyachhaya.com