Sword and Mirror (Book One: The Hindsight Saga)
Moray is a mischievous nine-year-old on the verge of a remarkable change. In a world of magic users, power awakens in children upon their tenth birthday, but Moray’s ascension is complicated by her position as heir to the realm. Whatever facet of magic might develop in her will impact the strength and health of all Velis. When her ascension reveals an unknown power, she must set out on an adventure with her protector and lifelong friend Eclipse to understand herself, her magic, and the truth of the kingdom that she will one day rule.
Themes: family (specifically mothers and daughters), adventure, friendship, coming of age
Fantasy elements: elemental magic, magical objects, precognition
Chapter book (216 pages), appropriate for ages 8+
Moray is a mischievous nine-year-old on the verge of a remarkable change. In a world of magic users, power awakens in children upon their tenth birthday, but Moray’s ascension is complicated by her position as heir to the realm. Whatever facet of magic might develop in her will impact the strength and health of all Velis. When her ascension reveals an unknown power, she must set out on an adventure with her protector and lifelong friend Eclipse to understand herself, her magic, and the truth of the kingdom that she will one day rule.
Themes: family (specifically mothers and daughters), adventure, friendship, coming of age
Fantasy elements: elemental magic, magical objects, precognition
Chapter book (216 pages), appropriate for ages 8+
Moray is a mischievous nine-year-old on the verge of a remarkable change. In a world of magic users, power awakens in children upon their tenth birthday, but Moray’s ascension is complicated by her position as heir to the realm. Whatever facet of magic might develop in her will impact the strength and health of all Velis. When her ascension reveals an unknown power, she must set out on an adventure with her protector and lifelong friend Eclipse to understand herself, her magic, and the truth of the kingdom that she will one day rule.
Themes: family (specifically mothers and daughters), adventure, friendship, coming of age
Fantasy elements: elemental magic, magical objects, precognition
Chapter book (216 pages), appropriate for ages 8+