Callers: The Hidden Forest: Book 2

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Return to the world of the Callersin this exciting middle-grade fantasy series that exploresthe amazing power of summoning objects into beingand the ominous consequences of doing so. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan.

The Callers, Book 1, which Printz Honorwinning author Garret Weyr called beautifully told and engaging and just thrilling, set the stage for a riveting series that introduced the world of Elipsom and its inhabitants unique ability to Callor summon

In Book 2, a month has passed since Quin fled his home world of Elipsom after revealing the shocking truth about Calling: that the magic ability to conjure something out of thin air actually steals resources from another place.And that other place is Evantra, a nation suffering from exploitation by the Callers. Across the country, rumors are spreading that perhaps Calling isnt a force for good after all. Even so, Quins sister, Davinia, has maintained calm under the pressure of her mother, the Chief Counselor of the Callers, who is determined to keep the status quo and quash anyone who questions the rightness of Calling. But when Davinia is assigned to investigate and plant evidence in a rebellious part of the city, herloyalties begin to waver.

Meanwhile, Quin and his friend Allie are in a race against the clock to heal the Vine, the source of all growing things in Evantra, which has been slowly dying. Their search leads them to a mysterious forest that may have the answers they seekand the truth about Quins past.

Arresting and thought-provoking, this storyexplores some of the most crucial topics of our time and shows the power of standing up and fighting for a better tomorrow.

Perfect for:

• Middle-grade fantasy and sci-fi readers
• Teachers and librarians
• Anyone interested in books with environmental themes
• Readers looking for narratives told through multiple perspectives
• Fans of Jeanne DuPraus TheCity of Ember, Madeleine L'Engle'sA Wrinkle in Time, or Lois Lowrys The Giver

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"Timely and invigorating." -- Kirkus Reviews

Author Bio

Kiah Thomas started telling stories when she was a kidreimagining the endings of books she read. She rediscovered her love of kids books when she had children of her ownand started writing beginnings as well as endings. Kiah is passionate about books that kids and adults can enjoy together. She lives on the south coast of New South Wales, Australia,with her husband, threechildren, and at least seven stuffed toy penguins.