Polly Holyoke grew up in Colorado, where she spent her childhood skiing, camping, reading, and dreaming up fantastical stories. Polly went on to graduate from Middlebury College and become a middle school social studies teacher. She lives with her husband and their two daughters, as well as two cats, two Chihuahuas, and a beagle. Visit her online at PollyHolyoke.com
""Skyriders soars off the page and takes you along for an epic adventure that will leave you breathless and asking for more. I can’t wait for the next book in the series!"" —James Ponti, New York Times bestselling author of the City Spies series ""A breathtaking, mythical adventure. This is the kind of book I would have devoured and read over and over again as a kid. I devoured it as an adult, too!"" —Liesl Shurtliff, New York Times bestselling author of Rump and the Time Castaways trilogy ""Kiesandra Torsun is an unforgettable heroine who never gives up, even when facing staggering odds against vicious three-headed monsters attacking her homeland. Her loyalty, courage, and kindness won me over and her bond with her winged horse left me dazzled."" —Mary E. Pearson, New York Times bestselling author of The Remnant Chronicles ""Readers will enjoy this gripping fantasy whose satisfying conclusion leaves the path open for the sequel. A thrilling series opener."" —Kirkus Reviews ""In this invigorating adventure, Holyoke offers a warmhearted tale that emphasizes communication and empathy without neglecting tension and danger, while plotlines surrounding the Empire’s class- and race-based inequity provide additional fodder for conversation."" —Publishers Weekly