Wings of Fire meets Pax in these epic fantasy adventures set in a world where human and skysteed share a deep bond of friendship and love.

Book 1
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Book 2
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Praise for the Skyriders series

“An action-packed, superbly paced second book that raises the stakes and shows the cost of loss.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Invigorating… a warmhearted tale that emphasizes communication and empathy without neglecting tension and danger.”
—Publishers Weekly
“A gripping fantasy… a thrilling series opener.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“An epic adventure that will leave you breathless and asking for more.”
—NYT bestselling author James Ponti
“A breathtaking, mythical adventure. I devoured it!”
—NYT bestselling author Liesl Shurtliff

About

Polly Holyoke is the author of the award-winning Neptune Trilogy (Disney/Hyperion) and Skyriders (Viking Children’s Books). She grew up in Colorado and enjoys skiing, hiking and camping in the mountains. She wrote her first book with her best friend in fifth grade. A former seventh grade teacher, Polly has visited over 300 schools and loves getting students excited about writing. She believes kids need to read, write, unplug from their gadgets and spend more time… daydreaming!

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News & Events

Polly is delighted to announce that Skyriders has been selected to the Colorado Children’s Book Award List for 2025.

Skyriders is a FINALIST for a Colorado Book Award!

2024

July 13, 11:00 a.m – 2:00 p.m.
Book Signing
The Next Page Books and Nosh
409 Main St. #101
Frisco, CO

July 20, 11:00 a.m – 2:00 p.m.
Book Signing
Off the Beaten Path Bookstore
68 9th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO

August 24, 11:00 a.m – 2:00 p.m.
Book Signing
The Next Page Books and Nosh
409 Main St. #101
Frisco, CO

September 28, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cool Science Carnival
University of Colorado/Colorado Springs Campus
1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO

November 20-22
FAME (Florida Association for Media in Education) Conference
Orlando, FL

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The Neptune Trilogy

Murder’s No Votive Confidence

Book 1

Murder Makes Scents

Book 2

15 Minutes of Flame

Book 3

Praise for the Neptune Series

“With lots of adventure, suspense, and underwater scenes, the novel hits the target audience right between the eyes on ‘hot button’ issues, especially global warming and its consequences, but should be popular with readers who are looking for a slightly different dystopian adventure or those who dream of living in the ocean and playing with dolphins.”
—School Library Journal
“Holyoke keeps her prose well-pitched to her audience and creates an interesting and diverse set of characters, including the dolphins. This suspenseful, undersea dystopia should keep middle schoolers hooked.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Here is a dystopian novel with a neat underwater twist…the adventure element is a real draw. That Nere can experience regular kid situations throughout all of this—friend issues, parental problems—makes the story relatable, even if her best pals are (totally terrific) dolphins.”
—Booklist
“This fast-paced science fiction adventure with well-developed characters offers a vivid and exciting oceanic setting complete with villains, dangerous sea creatures, and protective dolphin friends.”
—The Horn Book Guide

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