SF Said has created a remarkable and unforgettable novel, which will stay on your mind for days after reading. He has the ability to create epic tension and spectacular euphoria, which makes for a story that is extremely difficult to put down. Science Fiction fans are in for a treat!

The story begins with a dream, where the main character, Lucky, finds himself listening to the stars. They are trying to tell him something, and that something draws Lucky in, enabling him to fly and soar through space. Once the dream ends, he finds himself in burnt sheets, surrounded by ash and smoke. This discovery alarms his mother, which results in a huge turn of events, uncovering hundreds of unanswered questions about Lucky’s identity and existence. From that moment on, Lucky finds himself desperate to escape the world he once knew, and enter a new world, where he seeks clarity about his heritage and the growing power rising within him.

In order to survive, he must trust a troop of aliens, with hooves and flaming eyes, who help him travel through space to escape his home. With the galaxy surrounding him at war, this action-packed story moves from scene to scene with epic fighting scenes of good vs evil, along with many timely escapes. Amongst the thrilling journey from planet to planet, are captivating black and white illustrations and hints of an impending evil. Readers will also experience Lucky making an impossible decision, which will not only change his own future but that of the ones he loves and the entire galaxy.

Phoenix builds up to one of the most spectacular endings I have ever read; this is well worth the commitment of reading for readers in Year 6 and beyond.