{"product_id":"the-nelig-stones-9781938190131","title":"The Nelig Stones","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMiddle Grade Fantasy Adventure: The Nelig Stones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn engaging and fast paced middle-grade Fantasy Adventure from author Sharon Skinner (\u003cem\u003eThe Healer's Legacy\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMirabella and the Faded Phantom\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCollars and Curses\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Quest to Find the Magical Nelig Stones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStefani and Robbie aren't friends. In fact, they can barely stand each other. When they find themselves magically transported to a land where dragons rule and faeries carry swords, their only way back home is to work together and find the five magical talismans known as the Nelig Stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark dragon, Ashkell, and his villainous advisor Greenback, are also searching for the powerful Nelig Stones and plan to use their magic to usurp the Anorian throne and seize control of the realm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdventure, Friendship, and Growing Up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough perilous adventure, and with the help of some unusual companions, Stefani and Robbie learn that things aren't always what they seem, that inner strength and friendship are mighty powers that can stand against even the darkest magic, and that home, while not always perfect, might not be such a bad place after all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDragons and fairies and fireworms, oh my!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Stefani and Robbie on the adventure of a lifetime. More than a quest adventure, The Nelig Stones is also a story about growing up and owning up, with a heaping helping of dangerous magic thrown in for good measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Young Fantasy Readers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis middle grade fantasy book is ideal for children ages 8-12 who love dragon stories, magical quests, and tales of unlikely friendships. The fast-paced narrative keeps reluctant readers engaged while exploring themes of cooperation, inner strength, and self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished by Brick Cave Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by award-winning author Sharon Skinner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for ages 8-12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains dragons, faeries, and magical creatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuest adventure with character development themes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSharon Skinner holds an M.A. in Creative Writing. Her work has appeared in a number of local, national and international publications and she served for eight years as the Executive Editor of Anthology magazine, a small press literary magazine published in Mesa, Arizona. She is an active member of SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) and serves as the Assistant Regional Advisor for SCBWI AZ. Her fantasy novel, The Healer's Legacy, was published by Brick Cave Books in May 2012.","brand":"Brick Cave Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493238935826,"sku":"9781938190131","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_03a5e399-826f-43a0-a3a4-a984773d397a.jpg?v=1730639643","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-nelig-stones-9781938190131","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}