Laurel Gale crea historias encantadoras para jóvenes lectores, tejiendo cuentos que combinan la imaginación con verdades emocionales sinceras. Su obra profundiza en temas de amistad, autodescubrimiento y el profundo impacto de la narración. Con una voz distintiva, crea mundos inmersivos y personajes memorables que capturan la magia inherente a la infancia. La escritura de Gale es celebrada por su calidez, fantasía y sabiduría.
The story follows twelve-year-old Kaya as she navigates the challenges of being a female magic wielder in a society that discriminates against her kind. Struggling with her own fears of causing misfortune through her abilities, she must summon her courage and harness the power of story magic to rescue her brother and embark on a journey of self-discovery.
With a blend of humor and darkness, this novel appeals to readers who enjoyed Neil Gaiman's work. It weaves a captivating tale that combines whimsical elements with a macabre twist, inviting fans of quirky storytelling to explore its unique characters and intriguing plot. The narrative promises to engage those who appreciate a blend of the fantastical and the eerie, offering a fresh take on themes of life, death, and everything in between.
Isaac, eleven, a clepsit adopted by humans, and Wren, a human adopted by clepsits, face the voracans that are trying to claw their way out of their crowded underground home.