Book 2
Between Flowers and Bones
Written by Carolyn Leiloglou; Illustrated by Vivienne To
In a world where paintings become portals and adventure lurks behind every canvas, the young Restorationists discover that every Gift was made to fight the darkness in the second novel of the thrilling series from the award-winning author of Beneath the Swirling Sky.
“Plenty of fast-paced action [with] a gentle feel . . . a sweet and thoroughly researched story with a firm moral grounding.”—Kirkus Reviews
Twelve-year-old Georgia assumed she would one day be the last Restorationist protecting art from evil forces. So she was thrilled when her cousin Vincent finally joined the family calling.
But Vincent’s flashier Gift makes Georgia feel like a sidekick rather than a hero. And things only get more complicated and perilous after he willingly steps into the heart of danger.
Will the remnants of the Restorationists’ society fracture under the pressure of the Distortionists’ schemes? Or is Georgia’s Gift really enough to rescue her family, the art world, the Restorationists—and ultimately save the day?
Go behind the scenes with author Carolyn Leiloglou as she brings paintings in the McNay Art Museum to life in her latest book, Between Flowers and Bones, the thrilling second novel in The Restorationists series.
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Praise for Between Flowers and Bones
“Plenty of fast-paced action [with] a gentle feel . . . A sweet and thoroughly researched story with a firm moral grounding.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Like the layers of the paintings her characters explore, Leiloglou masterfully textures her work with deeper thematic hues: the uniqueness of everyone, the need to belong, and the stories that shape our choices. Families will be delighted and inspired to read this book together—then go visit some museums or pick up a paintbrush!” —J.D. Peabody, author of The Inkwell Chronicles
“Carolyn Leiloglou masterfully blends fantastical feats with poignant life lessons in this heartfelt exploration of identity and belonging as the characters navigate the complexities of pride, jealousy, and unconditional acceptance. With each turn of the page, readers are drawn deeper into a world where the quest for truth and beauty unfolds amidst a backdrop of suspense and unexpected revelations. A charming addition to any young reader’s bookshelf!”—Ambre Sautter, founder of Reshelving Alexandria and host of the Stories from the Ashes podcast
“Homeschoolers everywhere will rejoice at the creative, sometimes impetuous, homeschooled protagonist, Georgia, who learns teamwork is better than going at it alone and that even broken people can work together to create something beautiful. Your kids will be begging for one more chapter as you travel around the world and back again in this delightful fantasy adventure story! The Restorationists have quickly become a beloved part of our family culture. We can’t wait for Book Three!” —Aimee Otto, host of The Homeschool Compass podcast
Carolyn Leiloglou
Carolyn Leiloglou is the granddaughter of art collectors, daughter of an art teacher, and homeschooling mom to four wildly creative kids. She’s the award-winning author of Library’s Most Wanted, and her poems and short stories have appeared in children’s magazines around the world. Carolyn also reviews her favorite children’s books through her platform, House full of Bookworms. Visit her site to learn more and claim your free Restorationists Picture Study Guide.
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