The magical world of Bella Sara comes to life this winter with the release of four original chapter books. Bella's Gift, Valkrist's Flight, Jewel's Magic, and Nike's Great Race expand upon the virtual world of Bella Sara through the exciting tales of adventures with Bella and her friends in North of North. Each book in the Bella Sara series comes with an exclusive code that readers can use online to unlock more interactive features.

To mark the launch of this thrilling new series, Bella's Gift will be available in its entirety online at www.harpercollinschildrens.com as of November 23, 2008. This exclusive preview will give fans of Bella Sara full access to the first book in this spectacular series a whole month before the books go on sale.

Just as the popular website spreads positive messages of encouragement to millions of visitors every day, the Bella Sara series will include stories that inspire:

Bella's Gift - The majestic mare Bella gathers her horse friends to help an imprisoned girl and her animal friends escape from Styginmoor castle.

Valkrist's Flight - A magical winged steed named Valkrist guides an orphan girl to the discovery that her dreams of fantastical horses are truer than she knows.

Jewel's Magic - Jewel-a mare with magical gems on her forehead-guides a lonely girl on a dangerous journey to find an ancient treasure.

Nike's Great Race - Regal, winged-horse Nike teaches a girl what it really takes to be a winner.

Join Bella and her friends as they embark upon adventures in storytelling in the BELLA SARA series. Fans and young readers will delight in this fun and interactive addition of the beautiful and inspiring world of Bella Sara.

Bella Sara: Bella's Gift HarperFestival an imprint of HarperCollins Children's Books
9780061673313 / Ages: 7-10 / December 23, 2008 /$4.99

HarperFestival an imprint of HarperCollins Children's Books
9780061673344 / Ages: 7-10 / December 23, 2008 /$4.99 HarperFestival an imprint of HarperCollins Children's Books
9780061673306 / Ages: 7-10 / December 23, 2008 /$4.99

 

Bella Sara: Nike's Great Race

HarperFestival an imprint of HarperCollins Children's Books
9780061673351 / Ages: 7-10 / December 23, 2008 /$4.99

www.harpercollinschildrens.com