Torina has always known a culture of war. Her father, King Kareed of Archeld is a great warrior, a hero to his people. Now he has returned home from neighbouring Bellandra as a conqueror, bringing presents for his little daughter. A crystal globe in which Torina can see strange images, and a boy, Landen, Crown Prince of Ballandra, now ...
With humor and a solid grounding in reality, this guide helps writers to better understand the ins and outs of the young adult genre, how to stay inspired, and how to avoid common mistakes in trying to reach teens. Answering questions such as How do writers break in to the flourishing young adult market? How do they tap their wild side and find ...
Something is threatening the legendary Healer’s Keep, where students gifted in the healing arts are trained. Will they learn enough in time to keep the darkness at bay? Or will the Shadow King turn their gifts against them and once again walk the world? “This complex and engrossing companion to The Seer and the Sword can be read ...
Supplemented by interviews with successful authors of teen literature - including T. A. Barron, Jona Bauer, Chris Crutcher, and Lauren Myracle, among others - this book presents all the elements of fiction, from creating believable dialogue to executing an exciting plot, through real story excerpts. Packed with tips, tricks, and writing exercises ...
Bryn, the daughter of a humble stonecutter, is surprised when the Master Priest seeks her out to become a student at the famous Temple of the Oracle, a training school for future priests and priestesses. But her gifted nature proves a threat to the evil embedded within the Temple.
For Zaria Tourmaline, the three years without her mother and brother have been lonely ones, living with a cold and distant guardian while she completes her education. Just as she is ready to join the world of adult fairies and genies, she finds a spellbook written entirely in her mother's hand. But this treasured object is not safe from a new ...
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