Zafira Panos is a spirited ten-year-old who dreams of a life full of mystery and intrigue. The cool part? She can actually PLAN her dream adventures-and this time she's heading to ancient Greece! But things take a weird turn when Zafira inexplicably finds herself a thousand years earlier, inside strange hilltop citadels, where she has to fight hybrid racco-dragons, bizarre vine creatures, harpies, and homicidal kings.Things definitely aren't going as planned and Zafira, along with two ill-fated Mycenaean princesses, must overcome one obstacle after another. Racing through colorful palaces, unique temples, and massive structures, Zafira uses her active imagination and don't-give-up attitude in this journey through her subconscious, where she ultimately learns that the past can teach us a lot about ourselves in the present."Zafira and the Birds" is an upper middle grade/art historical fantasy suitable for middle school readers and up-and anyone who wants to embark on an adventure while learning about art, architecture, history, culture, and mythology.