THE TRAITOR MOTH

A moth has a danger-filled vision of the future. Will anyone believe him?

Catclaw has always felt alone. Orphaned and mocked by his peers for being dreamy and unreliable, the young mothling looks to his clan leader for comfort and support. Master Saturna’s stories about their history enthrall him: the way the Warmwind triggered creatures to evolve in mysterious ways; the origins of the five uniquely gifted moth clans; the terrifying emergence of predators like the Bluetails, mutated, murderous wasps; the rise of Queen Adeia, who banished the Bluetails; and the betrayal and exile of the Dreamkins, Catclaw’s clan, after their leader attempted to overthrow the Queen. The Dreamkins lost their name and community—and their ability to prophesy. Still, Catclaw holds onto the hope that their visions will return, the clan will be forgiven, and he’ll finally have a place to belong. When the first visions in a generation come to Catclaw, however, it isn’t the joyous occasion he imagined. They’re full of darkness and loss—and the return of the Bluetails. Can Catclaw warn the other moths and convince the Queen to forgive the Dreamkins before it’s too late? Catclaw’s journey is full of vibrant, captivating worldbuilding, while his battles and the scenes of peril feature age-appropriate body horror, genuine scares, and inventive reveals. In magnifying the insect world and elevating the humble moth, this series opener takes young readers on a heroic epic that’s sure to thrill.

An enchanting new adventure.