Skip to Main Content (Press Enter)

Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston

By Esme Symes-Smith

By Esme Symes-Smith

By Esme Symes-Smith

By Esme Symes-Smith

By Esme Symes-Smith

By Esme Symes-Smith

By Esme Symes-Smith

By Esme Symes-Smith

By Esme Symes-Smith
Read by Dani Martineck and Esme Symes-Smith

By Esme Symes-Smith
Read by Dani Martineck and Esme Symes-Smith

Best Seller

Part of Sir Callie

Part of Sir Callie

Part of Sir Callie

Part of Sir Callie

Part of Sir Callie

Paperback $8.99

Aug 08, 2023 | ISBN 9780593485804 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Hardcover $17.99

Nov 08, 2022 | ISBN 9780593485774 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Hardcover $20.99

Nov 08, 2022 | ISBN 9780593485781 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Ebook $8.99

Nov 08, 2022 | ISBN 9780593485798 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Audiobook Download $27.50

Nov 08, 2022 | 575 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

All Formats
+
    Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston by Esme Symes-Smith
    Audiobook Download
    Nov 08, 2022 | ISBN 9780593611630 | 575 Minutes

    Buy from Other Retailers:

    See All Formats (4) +
    Paperback
    +
    • Paperback $8.99

      Aug 08, 2023 | ISBN 9780593485804 | Middle Grade (8-12)

      Buy from Other Retailers:

    Hardcover (2)
    +
    • Hardcover $17.99

      Nov 08, 2022 | ISBN 9780593485774 | Middle Grade (8-12)

      Buy from Other Retailers:

    • Hardcover $20.99

      Nov 08, 2022 | ISBN 9780593485781 | Middle Grade (8-12)

      Buy from Other Retailers:

    Ebook
    +
    • Ebook

      Nov 08, 2022 | ISBN 9780593485798 | Middle Grade (8-12)

      Buy from Other Retailers:

    Audio
    –
    • Audiobook Download

      Nov 08, 2022 | ISBN 9780593611630 | Middle Grade (8-12)

      575 Minutes

      Buy from Other Retailers:

    Buy the Audiobook Download:

    About Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston

    In a magical medieval world filled with dragons, shape-shifters, and witches, a twelve-year-old nonbinary hopeful knight battles for the heart of their kingdom. A thrilling middle-grade series opener that explores identity and gender amid sword fights and magic, and proves anyone can be a hero.

    “These heroes come in all shapes and skills—I cheered for them throughout their exciting journey.” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce

    When their ex-hero dad is summoned back to the royal capital of Helston to train a hopeless crown prince, Callie lunges at the opportunity to finally prove themself worthy to the kingdom’s “great and powerful.”

    Except the intolerant great and powerful look at nonbinary Callie and only see girl. But Callie has always known exactly what they want to be, and they’re not about to let anything stand in their way. 

    Trapped in Helston’s rigid hierarchy where girls learn magic and boys train as knights, Callie discovers they aren’t alone—there’s Elowen, the chancellor’s brilliant daughter, whose unparalleled power is being stifled; Edwyn, Elowen’s twin brother desperate to win his father’s approval; and Willow, the crown prince who was never meant to be king.  

    In this start to an epic series packed with action, humor, and heart, Callie and their new friends quickly find themselves embedded in an ancient war—and their only hope to defeat the threats outside the kingdom lies in first defeating the bigotry within.

    “Everything you could possibly want from a middle grade fantasy.” —The Nerd Daily

    About Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston

    In a magical medieval world filled with dragons, shape-shifters, and witches, a twelve-year-old nonbinary hopeful knight battles for the heart of their kingdom. A thrilling middle-grade series opener that explores identity and gender amid sword fights and magic, and proves anyone can be a hero.

    “These heroes come in all shapes and skills—I cheered for them throughout their exciting journey.” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce

    When their ex-hero dad is summoned back to the royal capital of Helston to train a hopeless crown prince, Callie lunges at the opportunity to finally prove themself worthy to the kingdom’s “great and powerful.” Except the intolerant great and powerful look at nonbinary Callie and only see girl. But Callie has always known exactly what they want to be, and they’re not about to let anything stand in their way.

    Trapped in Helston’s rigid hierarchy where girls learn magic and boys train as knights, Callie discovers they aren’t alone—there’s Elowen, the chancellor’s brilliant daughter, whose unparalleled power is being stifled; Edwyn, Elowen’s twin brother desperate to win his father’s approval; and Willow, the crown prince who was never meant to be king.

    In this start to an epic series packed with action, humor, and heart, Callie and their new friends quickly find themselves embedded in an ancient war—and their only hope to defeat the threats outside the kingdom lies in first defeating the bigotry within.


    “Everything you could possibly want from a middle grade fantasy.” —The Nerd Daily

    About Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston

    In a magical medieval world filled with dragons, shape-shifters, and witches, a twelve-year-old nonbinary hopeful knight battles for the heart of their kingdom. A thrilling middle-grade series opener that explores identity and gender amid sword fights and magic, and proves anyone can be a hero.

    “These heroes come in all shapes and skills—I cheered for them throughout their exciting journey.” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce

    When their ex-hero dad is summoned back to the royal capital of Helston to train a hopeless crown prince, Callie lunges at the opportunity to finally prove themself worthy to the kingdom’s “great and powerful.” Except the intolerant great and powerful look at nonbinary Callie and only see girl. But Callie has always known exactly what they want to be, and they’re not about to let anything stand in their way.

    Trapped in Helston’s rigid hierarchy where girls learn magic and boys train as knights, Callie discovers they aren’t alone—there’s Elowen, the chancellor’s brilliant daughter, whose unparalleled power is being stifled; Edwyn, Elowen’s twin brother desperate to win his father’s approval; and Willow, the crown prince who was never meant to be king.

    In this start to an epic series packed with action, humor, and heart, Callie and their new friends quickly find themselves embedded in an ancient war—and their only hope to defeat the threats outside the kingdom lies in first defeating the bigotry within.


    “Everything you could possibly want from a middle grade fantasy.” —The Nerd Daily

    About Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston

    In a magical medieval world filled with dragons, shape-shifters, and witches, a twelve-year-old nonbinary hopeful knight battles for the heart of their kingdom. A thrilling middle-grade series opener that explores identity and gender amid sword fights and magic, and proves anyone can be a hero.

    “These heroes come in all shapes and skills—I cheered for them throughout their exciting journey.” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce

    When their ex-hero dad is summoned back to the royal capital of Helston to train a hopeless crown prince, Callie lunges at the opportunity to finally prove themself worthy to the kingdom’s “great and powerful.” Except the intolerant great and powerful look at nonbinary Callie and only see girl. But Callie has always known exactly what they want to be, and they’re not about to let anything stand in their way.

    Trapped in Helston’s rigid hierarchy where girls learn magic and boys train as knights, Callie discovers they aren’t alone—there’s Elowen, the chancellor’s brilliant daughter, whose unparalleled power is being stifled; Edwyn, Elowen’s twin brother desperate to win his father’s approval; and Willow, the crown prince who was never meant to be king.

    In this start to an epic series packed with action, humor, and heart, Callie and their new friends quickly find themselves embedded in an ancient war—and their only hope to defeat the threats outside the kingdom lies in first defeating the bigotry within.


    “Everything you could possibly want from a middle grade fantasy.” —The Nerd Daily

    About Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston

    In a magical medieval world filled with dragons, shape-shifters, and witches, a twelve-year-old nonbinary hopeful knight battles for the heart of their kingdom. A thrilling middle-grade series opener that explores identity and gender amid sword fights and magic, and proves anyone can be a hero.

    “These heroes come in all shapes and skills—I cheered for them throughout their exciting journey.” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce

    When their ex-hero dad is summoned back to the royal capital of Helston to train a hopeless crown prince, Callie lunges at the opportunity to finally prove themself worthy to the kingdom’s “great and powerful.” Except the intolerant great and powerful look at nonbinary Callie and only see girl. But Callie has always known exactly what they want to be, and they’re not about to let anything stand in their way.

    Trapped in Helston’s rigid hierarchy where girls learn magic and boys train as knights, Callie discovers they aren’t alone—there’s Elowen, the chancellor’s brilliant daughter, whose unparalleled power is being stifled; Edwyn, Elowen’s twin brother desperate to win his father’s approval; and Willow, the crown prince who was never meant to be king.

    In this start to an epic series packed with action, humor, and heart, Callie and their new friends quickly find themselves embedded in an ancient war—and their only hope to defeat the threats outside the kingdom lies in first defeating the bigotry within.


    “Everything you could possibly want from a middle grade fantasy.” —The Nerd Daily

    Read An Excerpt

    Read An Excerpt

    Read An Excerpt

    Read An Excerpt

    Read An Excerpt

    Listen to a sample from Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston

    About Esme Symes-Smith

    After cutting their teeth on a steady diet of fan fiction in the Southwest of England, Esme Symes-Smith wandered north to Wales for their degree in literature and creative writing, then promptly migrated to Missouri after meeting their wife on… More about Esme Symes-Smith

    About Esme Symes-Smith

    After cutting their teeth on a steady diet of fan fiction in the Southwest of England, Esme Symes-Smith wandered north to Wales for their degree in literature and creative writing, then promptly migrated to Missouri after meeting their wife on… More about Esme Symes-Smith

    About Esme Symes-Smith

    After cutting their teeth on a steady diet of fan fiction in the Southwest of England, Esme Symes-Smith wandered north to Wales for their degree in literature and creative writing, then promptly migrated to Missouri after meeting their wife on… More about Esme Symes-Smith

    About Esme Symes-Smith

    After cutting their teeth on a steady diet of fan fiction in the Southwest of England, Esme Symes-Smith wandered north to Wales for their degree in literature and creative writing, then promptly migrated to Missouri after meeting their wife on… More about Esme Symes-Smith

    About Esme Symes-Smith

    After cutting their teeth on a steady diet of fan fiction in the Southwest of England, Esme Symes-Smith wandered north to Wales for their degree in literature and creative writing, then promptly migrated to Missouri after meeting their wife on… More about Esme Symes-Smith

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Yearling
    Aug 08, 2023 | 416 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593485804

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Labyrinth Road
    Nov 08, 2022 | 400 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593485774

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure

    Hardcover | $20.99
    Published by Labyrinth Road
    Nov 08, 2022 | 400 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593485781

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Labyrinth Road
    Nov 08, 2022 | 400 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593485798

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $27.50
    Published by Listening Library
    Nov 08, 2022 | 575 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593611630

    YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

    Praise

    3 STARRED REVIEWS!

    “Everything you could possibly want from a middle grade fantasy….Fierce, sharp-witted and unapologetically queer.”
    —The Nerd Daily

    ★ “Tenacious, vulnerable, and gritty, Sir Callie is a hero that belongs on every library shelf. This is an important book that will capture every reader’s heart and imagination.”
    —SLJ, starred review

    ★ “In this uplifting debut, Symes-Smith skillfully crafts an emotionally rich adventure starring an intersectionally inclusive cast of courageous characters.”
    —Publishers Weekly, starred review

    ★ ”A can’t-miss, one-of-a-kind (for now!) page-turner, bursting with heart…Among the best of the year—and a debut, no less.”
    —Booklist, starred review

    “Fierce, heartfelt and determined….Callie and their friends refuse to give up or stop questioning the discrimination within their society.” 
    —Kirkus Reviews

    “Young readers will find a worthy hero in Callie.”
    —Bookpage

    “Symes-Smith has forged a razor-sharp story of bravery, emotional resilience, deep honor, and adventure!‘
    — Ash Van Otterloo, author of CATTYWAMPUS
     
    “This warm hug of a book is a love letter to classic fantasy novels and a joyous celebration of found families, finding your place, and making your way in the world on your terms (and with your chosen pronouns). It’s thoughtful, inclusive, and an absolute joy.”
    — Jamie Pacton, author of THE LIFE AND (MEDIEVAL) TIMES OF KIT SWEETLY 

    “A groundbreaking, magical story about fighting for who you are…Callie is a character every middle grade reader deserves to have on their shelves.”
    — Nicole Melleby, author of HURRICANE SEASON
     
    “A groundbreaking story with engaging, unforgettable characters, whose personal journeys will mean the world to so many young readers.”
    — A. J. Sass, author of ANA ON THE EDGE

    “Sir Callie is the hero I needed while growing up, and I am so grateful this story exists for kids today.”
     —H.E Edgmon, Author of THE WITCH KING

    Looking for More Great Reads?
    21 Books You’ve Been Meaning to Read
    Get the latest updates about Esme Symes-Smith
    And go from well-read to best read with book recs, deals and more in your inbox every week.
    And go from well-read to best read with book recs, deals and more in your inbox every week.
    By clicking “SIGN UP”, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random House’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use and understand that Penguin Random House collects certain categories of personal information for the purposes listed in that policy, discloses, sells, or shares certain personal information and retains personal information in accordance with the policy. You can opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information anytime.
    Dismiss
    Thanks!
    Something awesome is on its way.
    Back to Top

    Visit other sites in the Penguin Random House Network

    Raise kids who love to read

    Raise kids who love to read

    Today's Top Books

    Want to know what people are actually reading right now?

     An online magazine for today’s home cook

    An online magazine for today’s home cook