From T.A. Barron, the New York Times bestselling author of the Merlin Saga, comes a new fantasy world about the origins of Atlantis, perfect for fans of The Lord of the Rings, Eragon, The Beyonders and Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
In a magical land called Ellegandia, a young boy named Promi scrapes by, stealing pies, cakes and sweets to survive. But little does he know that his country is a pawn in an ages-old war between good and evil, battled both in the spirit realm and in the human world. Harboring secrets of his own, Promi teams up with a courageous girl named Atlanta and the two vow to save their
landâand each otherâno matter the cost. But their vow has greater repercussions than they ever could imagineâin fact, it may just bring about the creation of Atlantis, an island cut off from the rest of the world, where magic reigns supreme.
With his trademark action, adventure, and poignancy,master of fantasy, T.A. Barron explores a new mythologyâthe origin of the legendary isle of Atlantis. This book is perfect for fans of Rick Riordan, Brandon Mull, Christopher Paolini and, of course, T. A. Barronâs Merlin Saga.
Praise for T. A. Barronâs novels:
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âBrilliant, significant, and illuminating . . . an intense and profoundly spiritual adventure.ââLloyd Alexander
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âA crescendo of miracles.ââMadeleine LâEngle
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âInteresting and august . . . compelling.ââThe New York Times
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âIn the best tradition . . . classic.ââParents Magazine
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