THE BEECHWOOD FLUTE is a coming-of-age story about a young man finding his courage. At seventeen, Kiran wants to become a warrior to avenge his lost father and brother, but his talents lie in playing the flute. Then, when his nerve fails him, he allows his young sister to be stolen by Savages. Guilt and regret lead Kiran on a quest through the forest that leads him through servitude and suffering to discoveries about his broken family, and finally to a decision that pits his conscience against everything he has believed since childhood.

Pendred Noyce is a physician, advocate for science education reform, writer, publisher, and mother of five. She has helped run the Noyce Foundation, which supported improvements in mathematics and science education nationwide. She continues to advocate for exciting, hands-on afterschool programs in science and engineering. In 2010, Penny co-founded Tumblehome Learning to publish science adventure books and create associated science activities for children. She has written many books for young people and has edited and nurtured many more.