Root Karbunkulus and the Miist of Kalliope: Book 1 of the Fantasy Adventure Series for Kids

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About Root Karbunkulus and the Miist of Kalliope: Book 1 of the Fantasy Adventure Series for Kids

A magical world. A lost elixir. A scavenger who’s tired of plucking nose hairs. Root Karbunkulus has never belonged—not in the alleys where she scavenges, not in the Jobbery that makes her pluck nose hairs, and certainly not in the powerful world of Ember—a magic that only the rich can afford. But everything changes when an unexpected gift—an Ember Stamp—etches her palm and summons her to the Clade: a secret order with a dangerous mission to recover the Miist of Kalliope, a legendary elixir said to raise the dead. Armed with stubbornly unreliable new magic and two mismatched—not to mention infuriating—boys, Root dives into a treacherous world of Hovermutts (Yay!), big fat cheaters (Boo!), Soot Markets (Not fun), and a sinister BratJacker tracking her every move (Jerk!). But the deeper she and her Bondmates journey, the more secrets rise to the surface—truths about Root’s past, and the Dark Emberists who seek to dominate her world. Can a girl who was never meant to have magic become the one to save it? A world unlike anything readers have seen before, this is the unforgettable beginning of the Root Karbunkulus series. For boys and girls aged 9–12 and fantasy lovers of all ages. What kids and parents are saying about Root Karbunkulus.... “Finally, a fantasy series that doesn’t feel like a copy of anything else.” “My sons 9 and 11 laughed out loud, like actually out loud. The Pinks and Finks are hilarious.” “This isn’t just another magic book—it’s something totally new. I’ve never read a world like this before.” “There’s magic and monsters—but also nose hairs and crusty feet. Amazing.” “The humor pulls you in, but it’s the heartfelt moments that make it unforgettable.” “Had me laughing right alongside my daughter.” “I read a lot of middle grade fantasy, and this one felt refreshingly different.” “Root Karbunkulus is the most original fantasy I’ve read in years—and my kids are obsessed.” “Wildly imaginative, fiercely fun, and nothing like anything on our bookshelf.” Editorial Praise for Root Karbunkulus "Rarely does a book come along that so captivates me that I know without a doubt it is the beginning of a new phenomenon." Readers Favorite "A smashing breakthrough hit!" Library at the End of the Universe "Written with breathless imagination, thrilling twists, and humor reminiscent of Dahl and Rowling, Miist is sure to fill a lot of kids fantasy shelves!" Teen Pulp "Root stands shoulder to shoulder with the boy wizards and Hobbits that have come before her." Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences -Nicholl Fellowship "Not since Harry Potter have I seen the kids so excited about a new book series!" School Works. "A magnificent debut! My 9 and 11 year old were utterly enthralled!" This Mum Reads. "Refeshingly imaginative! A world at once familiar and vividly unique with characters you will fall in love with!" Teen Readers Unite “Characters are wonderfully depicted (even the villains)…unique writing keeps you entertained, and makes you laugh out loud. It reads almost like Nanny McPhee (the humor) mixed with Harry Potter (the adventure) mixed with a fresh spin on young fantasy!” LibraryThing The price of this book proudly reflects Print on Demand practices. Your purchase saves trees and reduces landfill!

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