The author of the book ‘Elissa’s Quest’ is Erica Verrillo. ‘Elissa’s Quest’ is the 1st book in the ‘Phoenix Rising’ series. The story is about 13-year-old Elissa, who leads a solitary life and has the gift of speaking to animals. In the story, an unexpected royal guest actually changes Elisa’s life forever. The book analyzes Elissa’s quest for freedom and the truth about her past.