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Spark and Flame
Book 5 in the bestselling KALIKA MAGIC series by Karen Hughes
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BOOK 1

Emerald Child

A HIDDEN ISLAND. A FORGOTTEN CHILD. A KINGDOM RULED BY FEAR.

"Hughes has done a brilliant job crafting a story that no doubt will capture young fantasy lovers and their parents alike."

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For as long as Indie can remember, she has lived with her aunts on a secret island, waiting for the mysterious Grandma Helki to come. But Grandma Helki doesn’t come. Instead she sends Kai, the boy who will lead Indie to a stolen kingdom, a fabled sword, and the family she thought she had lost. The first book in the KALIKA MAGIC series is an epic adventure, perfect for kids aged 9+.

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JUNIOR FICTION, FANTASY, ADVENTURE STORIES
Press PLAY to listen to Indie's Theme, written and performed by Grace Hughes.
BOOK 2

The Shaman's Secret

AN ANCIENT MAGIC. A BROKEN LAND. A JOURNEY BEYOND THIS WORLD.
“An engrossing tale of magic and mystery. The Shaman's Secret is well worth unlocking.”
SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

Kai and Indie must leave the Kalika forest to find the legendary flower that will heal their land. But the magic of the mountains is different to the magic of the forest. The only way they can succeed is by making the perilous journey to the spirit realm to find their power animals. Should they trust the shaman? And will they discover the secret of the mountains, before it's too late?

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BOOK 3

The Sorrow of the Waters

A DANCING MONKEY. A DANGEROUS WISH. A SECRET GYPSY ROAD.
"I couldn't put it down."
Lulu Trevena, ELEPHANT JOURNAL USA

When a lonely girl makes a wish on the seeds of the starfruit, she releases an evil that should never have been set free. Now, Kai and Indie must travel to the City of Emperors to put things right again. But the journey is long and treacherous, and the water spirits are waiting.

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BOOK 4

The Howling Sands

AN ABANDONED VILLAGE. A FURIOUS FIREBIRD. A HAUNTED DESERT LAND.
"A wonderful addition to children's fantasy fiction."
Reena Bilen, NEWY WITH KIDS

One hundred years ago, the mysterious Veladin vanished into the earth. Now Kai and Indie must find them or they’ll never see Shaman Yanti again. The desert sands are shifting. Time is running out. Their only hope is a reckless wind spirit, but even the wind has secrets …

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BOOK 5

Spark and Flame

A GOLDEN EAGLE. A SONG OF GRIEF. A LAKE OF BURNING LIGHT.
“ Fantasy, adventure and magical realism, underpinned by a foundation of sheer grit, determination and strong relationships.”
Romi Sharp, JUST WRITE FOR KIDS AUSTRALIA

In the final book of the series, a great battle is looming, the nature spirits have fled the land, and the children of Gort are trapped in the deep dark mountains where an ancient spell slowly drains their souls. To save them, Kai and Indie must venture inside a magical volcano to discover the shocking truth about who they really are.

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EMERALD CHILD

A hidden island. A forgotten child. A kingdom ruled by fear.

"Hughes has done a brilliant job crafting a story that no doubt will capture young fantasy lovers and their parents alike."

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Book 1 of the Kalika Magic series by Karen Hughes


Since ancient times, the Kalika people have claimed a mystical connection with the earth and the nature spirits. But their knowledge is fading. Now an evil sorcerer threatens the land, and the only person who can help the Kalika is a child who doesn't know they exist.

The first book in this enchanting fantasy series by Australian author, Karen Hughes, is a captivating adventure in which two unlikely friends encounter forgotten magic, hidden islands, secret caves and bad-tempered tree spirits. Perfect for kids aged 8-12.

JUNIOR FICTION, FANTASY & MAGICAL REALISM

THE SHAMAN'S SECRET

An ancient magic. A broken land. A journey beyond this world.

"An engrossing tale of magic and mystery. The Shaman's Secret is well worth unlocking."
THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

Book 2 of the Kalika Magic series by Karen Hughes


In the second book in the popular Kalika Magic series, Kai and Indie must leave the forest to find the missing king. As the Emperor of Moto gathers his great army in the south and the Dasa warriors prepare for battle, Kai and Indie search for the shaman who will help them on their quest. But the magic of the mountains is different to the magic of the forest. The only way Kai and Indie can succeed is if they make the perilous journey to the spirit realm to find their power animals.

Can they trust the shaman? And will they discover the secret of the mountains, before it's too late?

JUNIOR FICTION, FANTASY & MAGICAL REALISM

THE SORROW OF THE WATERS

A dancing monkey. A dangerous wish. A secret gypsy road.

"I couldn't put it down."
ELEPHANT JOURNAL USA

Book 3 of the Kalika Magic series by Karen Hughes


When a lonely girl makes a wish on the seeds of the starfruit, she releases an evil that should never have been set free. Now Kai and Indie must travel to the City of Emperors to put things rights again. But the journey is long and treacherous, and the water spirits are waiting.
JUNIOR FICTION, FANTASY & MAGICAL REALISM

THE HOWLING SANDS

An abandoned village. A furious firebird. A haunted desert land.

"A wonderful addition to children's fantasy fiction."
NEWY WITH KIDS

Book 4 of the Kalika Magic series by Karen Hughes


One hundred years ago, the mysterious Veladin vanished into the earth. Now Kai and Indie must find them. The desert sands are shifting. Time is running out. Their only hope is a reckless wind spirit, but even the wind has secrets.
JUNIOR FICTION, FANTASY & MAGICAL REALISM

Characters from the series

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Indie
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Kai
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Nima
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Jabar
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Grandma Helki
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Chief Wicasa
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Dargan
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Aunty Mai
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Brek
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Aunt Sofia
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Queen Tala
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King Eamon
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Shaman Yanti
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Mugadi
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Fintan
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Alim
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Old Man Kita
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Willem
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Sami
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Xoc