title: The Changeling Sea (Firebird Fantasy)
author:  Patricia A. McKillip 
description: "McKillip is a master storyteller; her tale rings true as if it were being told from memory."<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, pointer review<br /><br />"Beautifully sustained metaphors and an even tone make this fantasy, like McKillip's <i>The Forgotten Beasts of Eld</i>,a pleasure to read. Further, McKillip's deft characterization and smooth, tender resolution result in a memorable, often poignant novel."<i>Publishers Weekly</i><br /><br />"With a touch of romance, Patricia McKillip weaves an enchanting tale that will especially appeal to young ladies, ages ten to thirteen. The author captures a world that lies somewhere between reality and fantasy. She also puts a new twist on the old adage that true love conquers all."<i>Children's Literature</i><br /><br />"An enchanting fantasy that is tinged with realism and romance . . .Rewarding and engaging."<i>School Library Journal</i>
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  Table of Contents
  
  
  Title Page
  
  
  Copyright
  
  
  Author’s Note and Acknowledgments
  
  
  ## Dedication
  
  
  ### Previously in Painting the Mists
  
  
  
  
  
  Prologue
  
  
  Chapter 1: Arrival
  
  
  Chapter 2: Names
  
  
  Chapter 3: Weapon
  
  
  Chapter 4: Rainwater
  
  
  Chapter 5: Questing
  
  
  Chapter 6: Birds of a Feather
  
  
  Chapter 7: Slavers
  
  
  
  
  
  ## Chapter 8: Mi Fei
  
  
  Chapter 9: Dripping Blade Prefecture Chapter 10: Influence
  
  
  Chapter 11: Nostalgia
  
  
  
  
  
  ## Chapter 12: Strength
  
  
  Chapter 13: A Dish Best Served Warm Chapter 14: Fellingwood, City of Demons
  Chapter 15: Worthless
  
  
  Chapter 16: Daoist Shadow Snake
  
  
  
  
  
  ## Chapter 17: Rapid Turtle Clan
  
  
  Chapter 18: Raging Waves of the Inky Sea Chapter 19: The Great Equalizer
  
  
  
  
  
  ## Chapter 20: White Paper Ban
  
  
  Chapter 21: Lady White Chapter 22: Kingfisher Trials
  
  
  
  
  
  ## Chapter 23: Ruined City
  
  
  Chapter 24: Searing Sands of the Sacred Desert Chapter 25: Azure Sword
  Formation
  
  
  Chapter 26: Raid
  
  
  Chapter 27: Choice
  
  
  
  
  
  ## Chapter 28: Ha