Her power is unmeasured. Her abilities untested. Her destiny inescapable. Faria Phiraco is a resonator, a manipulator of the elements via rare crystals. It is an extraordinary and secret power which she and her father, the Emperor of Xayall, guard with their lives. The Dhraka, malicious red-scaled dragons, have discovered an ancient artefact; a mysterious relic from the mythical, aeons-lost city of Nazreal. With their plan already set in motion, they besiege Xayall, pummelling the city to find … [Read more...] about Legacy: Book One of the Resonance Tetralogy by Hugo Jackson
The Wysman by Dorothy A. Winsor
"The Grabber is just a fright tale." Isn't it? Former street kid Jarka suspects that whatever is causing youngsters to disappear comes from the castle. As the new apprentice Wysman, he needs to watch his step or risk losing the position he fought so hard to secure. But Jarka is running out of time. When someone close to him becomes the latest victim, he knows he risks the Power’s favor to catch whoever is targeting Rin City’s most vulnerable young people. His search takes him from diving … [Read more...] about The Wysman by Dorothy A. Winsor
Traphis: A Wizard’s Tale by James D. Maxon
A year after the death of his father, fifteen-year-old Traphis stumbles across his father’s hidden collection of books. Forbidden from learning magic at a young age, he resolves to read the books in secret. Doors to a dark and formidable world begin to open, and a treacherous adventure awaits both him and his newfound friends. In their journey to fight the power of lies, betrayal, and greed, they discover that no matter how well they master their magic skills, they are powerless without the most … [Read more...] about Traphis: A Wizard’s Tale by James D. Maxon
Slumber by Becky Bird
Cute and wholesome YA retelling of Sleeping Beauty suitable for ages 10+ On his quest to find Sleeping Beauty, a shallow prince must rely on a tomboy peasant girl for his survival. Prince Thomas cannot take the throne without a queen. Though the problem isn’t his lack of suitors but his refusal to marry a princess that is less than perfect. The cardinal presents him with an opportunity: a quest to find the most beautiful princess in the land who has been in slumber for a century with the … [Read more...] about Slumber by Becky Bird
Grey Skies by John Vallis
When the world is full of magic, he who controls the magic controls the world. But what happens when the world wants it back? Abandoned, sorted, and assigned to the Grey Tower; Pitt knows next to nothing when it comes to spellweaving and whilst The Company is around; he never will. Downtrodden and destined to waste his life on the work floor, he discovers something which will shake the very foundations of his post-war society - a rebellion. 'Grey Skies' is the first part of 'The Height of … [Read more...] about Grey Skies by John Vallis
FEATURED BOOK: My Friend Shtumpy by Jennifer Nicely
Genre: Children's - Humor, Action & Adventure, Fantasy One night, Owen hears a noise in his bedroom. A noise that leads to... a monster. But not just any monster. He's got a dragon tail and alligator-like stumps for legs. And a purple unicorn horn smack-dab in the middle of his forehead. Not to mention, he's as silly as a clown. His name is Shtumpy. And all he wants is a friend. When Owen hears that Shtumpy got lost from his family, Owen is determined to help him find his way … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: My Friend Shtumpy by Jennifer Nicely
FEATURED BOOK: A Green Tulip by Irina Bilan
Genre: Illustrated Fairy Tale «A Green Tulip» is a beautiful and romantic fairy-tale. This is a story of pure love, beauty and courage. A young artist presents an unknown old woman with his painting, and receives magic paints as a gift in return. Everything he depicts using these paints comes to life. The artist falls in love with a beautiful princess, but she is kidnapped by the evil and cunning Queen of the arid kingdom. The brave young man sets off on a dangerous journey in search of the … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: A Green Tulip by Irina Bilan
The Witch of Bergen by Meriam Wilhelm
The Witch of Bergen by Meriam Wilhelm Travel back in time with Carynn Cinnamon! An innocent trip to a second hand shop launches our young sorceress on a life altering adventure. Whisked back in time to Bergen, Norway in the 1600's, Carynn lands in the arms of a handsome witch who claims to be her husband. Is her heritage somehow really tied to this man? Has she discovered her own wrinkle in time or is fate playing a cruel prank on her? And what of his claims that the lives of her fellow … [Read more...] about The Witch of Bergen by Meriam Wilhelm
First Magyc by Nicole DragonBeck
First Magyc by Nicole DragonBeck The object which shielded Demona for centuries is broken, the Path is fading, and the Guardians are in hiding. When Ria finds her way to this new world of music and magyc by helping the Guardian Cedar Jal escape his prison between worlds, she is drawn into his struggle, and discovers she may be the answer the Guardians need. Cedar doesn't want Ria to be the one named and fated to die in the Prophecy, but what if she is their only hope to defeat the Sorcerer, … [Read more...] about First Magyc by Nicole DragonBeck
The Dragon Whisperer by Lucinda Hare
The Dragon Whisperer by Lucinda Hare Amanda Craig The Sunday Times ~ "One of the most captivating new books to be published for 8+ for some time . . . It made me laugh, cry and remember exactly what's so special about the time when you or your child live in hope of finding a dragon of your own" Shortlisted 2010 Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children's Books Silver Medal Winner 2013 ~ Moonbeam Children's Book Awards The Bookbag ~ I thought this was an absolutely gorgeous little book. It's … [Read more...] about The Dragon Whisperer by Lucinda Hare
