SYNOPSIS:

When Ivy Peterson sees the most extraordinary thing in her own backyard- a fairy - she dismisses it as another daydream, but she quickly realizes that it was, in fact, the real thing. She goes in search of the mythical creature, and accidentally falls into Zandria, a magical world that exists just outside her own. Unfortunately, she finds that she's trapped there. Someone has stolen the Talisman, a magical amulet that controls the five gates between Zandria and her own world. Ivy and her new friends, the wizard Arden, his young apprentice Connor, and a pair of fairies, set off on a quest to reclaim the Talisman of Zandria.

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About The Author

Christine Norris is a lifelong resident of southern New Jersey, where she lives with her husband, son and big lazy dog. She is a graduate of Temple University, and has only been writing creatively since 2000. Her first published short story, Nigel’s Christmas, can be found in the anthology Holiday Voices, from LBF books. The Talisman of Zandria, a fantasy for 9-12 year olds, is her first novel.

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Reviews:

"Talisman of Zandria sparkles with wonder, adventure and excitement. A must read for fans of YA fantasy."

By: Diana Hignutt, author of the award nominated Empress of Clouds