Stones of Power
A fantasy/adventure/historical fiction novel for young adults
by Mira Singer
"A great read with a plot that keeps you reading by an amazing young author that Tamora Pierce fans will love." -Teen Readers Write.
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The year: 1801
The place: London
Enter a world of magic and secrets...
Imagine learning that every human has a magical power within that has been sealed away from use and knowledge by a centuries-old enchantment.
Imagine being told that certain magical artifacts can allow people to access their power.
The catch: if enough of these artifacts were brought together, one human could achieve unlimited power.
The place: London
Enter a world of magic and secrets...
Imagine learning that every human has a magical power within that has been sealed away from use and knowledge by a centuries-old enchantment.
Imagine being told that certain magical artifacts can allow people to access their power.
The catch: if enough of these artifacts were brought together, one human could achieve unlimited power.
Description
When a simple street urchin living on the dark streets of 19th century London picks up a stone with an odd sign carved onto its face, she is flung headfirst into a world of magic and secrets. Yet soon danger threatens and she and her new friends must embark upon an adventure on the high seas and a great quest across the globe. The journey will be filled with obstacles. Through betrayals, kidnappings, theft, and storms, with malicious villains lurking just out of sight springs a tale of bravery, friendship, and love. For the fate of the world may well rest in the hands of children who must go above and beyond the call of duty to muster the courage to save a world which never showed them compassion.
When a simple street urchin living on the dark streets of 19th century London picks up a stone with an odd sign carved onto its face, she is flung headfirst into a world of magic and secrets. Yet soon danger threatens and she and her new friends must embark upon an adventure on the high seas and a great quest across the globe. The journey will be filled with obstacles. Through betrayals, kidnappings, theft, and storms, with malicious villains lurking just out of sight springs a tale of bravery, friendship, and love. For the fate of the world may well rest in the hands of children who must go above and beyond the call of duty to muster the courage to save a world which never showed them compassion.
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Preview
A cloaked figure hurried down the decrepit London street in the dead of night, trying hard to conceal its face. Shouts followed behind as the men chased it down an alleyway toward a dead end. The figure looked around frantically, realized it was trapped, and attempted to dash back up the alley. It met the mob straight on and stepped back slowly, hiding its face in the folds of cloth. Its head jerked around, searching for a way out, as the men surrounded it. Finding none, the shadow looked around desperately one more time before crumpling to the ground, hooded head down.
The mob began to move closer, and one man stepped forward, reaching out a hand to grab the figure’s shoulder. But just as his hand brushed the cloth, it fell to the ground, an empty cloak. He cried out in shock, and his eyes widened with surprise. He stooped, picked up the cloak, then threw it back down and looked around in confusion. The other men called out, and a few went up to help the man search the alley. But their hunt was in vain; they would not find the person they sought. The man who had reached out to grab the hooded silhouette faced the crowd and announced the result. But even while he spoke, proclaiming the apparition gone, a small, inconspicuous snake emerged from the cloth and slipped quietly into the shadows. No one noticed, as the man speaking held everyone’s gaze. The snake slithered down the alley and into the cobbled street, slipping from shadow to shadow as it made its way through the city. It turned onto one last street and found its way into a darkened stairwell that led down to a supposedly deserted building. It curled around the banister and disappeared down the stairs.
The mob began to move closer, and one man stepped forward, reaching out a hand to grab the figure’s shoulder. But just as his hand brushed the cloth, it fell to the ground, an empty cloak. He cried out in shock, and his eyes widened with surprise. He stooped, picked up the cloak, then threw it back down and looked around in confusion. The other men called out, and a few went up to help the man search the alley. But their hunt was in vain; they would not find the person they sought. The man who had reached out to grab the hooded silhouette faced the crowd and announced the result. But even while he spoke, proclaiming the apparition gone, a small, inconspicuous snake emerged from the cloth and slipped quietly into the shadows. No one noticed, as the man speaking held everyone’s gaze. The snake slithered down the alley and into the cobbled street, slipping from shadow to shadow as it made its way through the city. It turned onto one last street and found its way into a darkened stairwell that led down to a supposedly deserted building. It curled around the banister and disappeared down the stairs.
Online interactive preview and glossary!
In addition to a standard ebook, there is now available a free online interactive preview of the first chapter of Stones of Power, created in collaboration with CAST, a learning and teaching resources organization. It has interactive questions, never before seen sketches by the author, behind the scenes notes about the making of the book, and notes about historical background, and more! Just create a really easy free account and you can check it out! To get started, click here.
Stones of Power Links
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