Phoenix

Description: "Lucky thinks he's an ordinary Human boy. But one night, he dreams that the stars are singing - and wakes to find an uncontrollable power rising inside him. Now he's on the run, racing through space, searching for answers. In a galaxy at war, where Humans and Aliens are deadly enemies, the only people who can help him are an Alien starship crew - and an Alien warrior girl, with neon needles in her hair. Together, they must find a way to save the galaxy. For Lucky is not the only one in danger. His destiny and the fate of the universe are connected in the most explosive way"--Publisher information.

Review Quotes: Coincidences abound in Said's story, but the plentiful intergalactic action should easily hold readers' attention, and McKean's haunting illustrations strongly support the mystical nature of the adventure.
--Publishers Weekly

An astrological twist on an age-old story; the echoes of Star Wars, The Golden Compass and A Wrinkle in Time should win it fans.
--Kirkus Reviews

As the characters travel, revelations old and new slowly unravel and the secrets of Lucky's own past untangle...For patient sci-fi fans searching for new characters in a unique world.
--School Library Journal

The narrative and evocative artwork come together to form an inspirational tale of embracing empathy and fighting despair, couched in a familiar "chosen-one" arc, that works both as an allegory and a straightforward adventure. McKean's stylized illustrations add to the mythic tone of Lucky's transformative experience.
--Booklist Online

This is a sweeping, startling book about a kid who is meant for things he could never have imagined.
--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

A well-crafted science fiction novel, Said takes the reader on an identity quest while packing in action and adventure. The world-building is seamless and integrates perfectly with the story...Similar to Fonda Lee's Zeroboxer, science fiction fans and those who enjoy action novels will devour this book with fantastic artwork. Recommend it to most readers, as they are bound to discover something they like about this galactic adventure.
--VOYA