Emerald Child
"Hughes has done a brilliant job crafting a story that no doubt will capture young fantasy lovers and their parents alike."
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+.
The Shaman's Secret
“An engrossing tale of magic and mystery. The Shaman's Secret is well worth unlocking.”
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?
The Sorrow of the Waters
"I couldn't put it down."
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.
The Howling Sands
"A wonderful addition to children's fantasy fiction."
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 …
Spark and Flame
“ Fantasy, adventure and magical realism, underpinned by a foundation of sheer grit, determination and strong relationships.”
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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