title: The Chronicles of the Virago: Book 1 The Novus
author:  Michael K. Bialys 
description: <b><i>Chronicles of Virago Book 1: The Novus</i></b><i>First in a series</i><br />by Michael K. Bialys<br /><br /><br /> Michael K. Bialys brings a new fantasy series dealing with the age old conflict of good versus evil. MacKenna Gold, a middle school student skateboarder, is the young heroine who is chosen as the Virago, the protector of the "gift." That gift is destined to lead the world into a new age of peace and enlightenment, and it happens to be her newborn brother and sister.In<i>Book 1: The Novus</i>of<i>The Chronicles of Virago</i>series, readers are introduced to MacKenna and how she is called the Virago. She battles a demon hound and some very nasty-looking reptilian beings. She also is aided by a trio of protector fairies that can shape change into human beings.<br /><i>The Chronicles of Virago</i>is an engaging story with an intrepid heroine. Young readers will enjoy following Makenna's adventures and near escapes. The villains are chilling and their schemes relentless. I can't wait to find out how Bialys handles Makenna's mission, whether he will jump far ahead in time or in smaller increments. After all, Makenna will be protecting her young siblings for the rest of their lives. This is sure to be a popular series.<br /><br /><span>Janie Franz</span><br />MyShelf.Com<br /><br />
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  # A Village of Vagabonds
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  * [CHAPTER ONE. THE HOUSE BY THE MARSH](vibo_split_2.html#1_0_2)
  
  
  * [CHAPTER TWO. MONSIEUR LE CURÉ](vibo_split_3.html#1_0_3)
  
  
  * [CHAPTER THREE. THE EXQUISITE MADAME DE BRÉVILLE](vibo_split_4.html#1_0_4)
  
  
  * [CHAPTER FOUR. THE SMUGGLERS](vibo_split_5.html#1_0_5)
  
  
  * [CHAPTER FIVE. MARIANNE](vibo_split_6.html#1_0_6)
  
  
  * [CHAPTER SIX. THE BARON'S PERFECTOS](vibo_split_7.html#1_0_7)
  
  
  * [CHAPTER SEVEN. THE HORRORS OF WAR](vibo_split_8.html#1_0_8)
  
  
  * [CHAPTER EIGHT. THE MILLION OF MONSIEUR DE SAVIGNAC](vibo_split_9.html#1_0_9)
  
  
  
  
  
  * [CHAPTER NINE. THE MAN WITH THE GUN](vibo_split_10.html#1_0_10)
  
  
  * [CHAPTER TEN. THE BELLS OF PONT DU SABLE](vibo_split_11.html#1_0_11)
  
  
  * [CHAPTER ELEVEN. THE MISER—GARRON](vibo_split_12.html#1_0_12)
  
  
  * [CHAPTER TWELVE. MIDWINTER FLIGHTS](vibo_split_13.html