Fantasticademy Series

A Fun-tastico School. A Looming Threat... Sisters Rose and Helena Montgomery love nothing more than to play creative games with their father. But one night, the light goes out from his eyes, and he mysteriously abandons them. Distraught, the girls numb their minds with inane television shows about crackers and cartoon porcupines. Their new snoozeville lives have begun.   But soon an invitation arrives from Fantasticademy, a magical school where children at risk of losing their creative spirit can become anything their imaginations allow -- superheroes, princesses, even vice principals if they're unpleasant enough. After forming friends and enemies alike, the girls make a startling discovery. Their father's soul was kidnapped by a neighboring dimension of darkness, hidden behind an ominous Shadow Wall. They must now test the biggest lesson of Fantasticademy -- that nothing is impossible -- to rescue him.   An exciting and poignant fantasy-adventure for ages 9-12 (or adults young at heart), Beyond the Shadow Wall is Book 1 of the Fantasticademy series, inspired by the classics of pre-adolescent portal fiction. Its plot details courage in the face of mysterious dangers, while its heart celebrates the resilience of family and the powers of friendship. Perfect for family read-alongs, classroom discussion, middle-grade book clubs, or fun escapism. The adventure begins here!  

A Reluctant SuperZero... Nicholas Biehl never wanted to be a hero. A hero wouldn't flee from the accolades of adoring classmates. Nor would he avoid the traumas of a dying mother and disapproving father. But when Fantasticademy, a school for children in danger of losing their creative spirit, is invaded by hybrid monsters from a dimension of darkness, the school's destiny rests in the hands of its wimpy "puddle-glop King." Despite the help of a perky froshling, sarcastic peddler, and old friends, Nicholas yearns for the days when he can once again Avoid Everyone. But fate won't let him get away without a fight...   An exciting and poignant fantasy-adventure for ages 9-12 (or adults young at heart), The Stone of Mordim is Book 2 of the Fantasticademy series, inspired by the classics of pre-adolescent portal fiction. Its plot details courage in the face of mysterious dangers, while its heart celebrates the resilience of family and the powers of friendship. Perfect for family read-alongs, classroom discussion, middle-grade book clubs, or fun escapism. The adventure continues here!

When You Pierce the Shadows, Secrets Come to Light... All Damian Dirge ever wanted was to discover the power to save his foster brother on Dearth. But when he resigns from Fantasticademy in disgrace, a perilous option remains: seek out Kalijin, the Shadow Master whose dark abilities hold the answer. After facing profound revelations that rock his very soul, Damian realizes that his most daunting enemy might not be Kalijin, but himself. And his only redemption rests in the unlikeliest of friends. But will friendship be enough to save his foster brother--and the school he loves--from annihilation? An exciting and poignant fantasy-adventure for ages 9-12 (or adults young at heart), The Master's Shrine is inspired by the classics of pre-adolescent portal fiction. With a plot that details courage in the face of mysterious dangers, its heart celebrates the resilience of family and the powers of friendship. Perfect for family read-alongs, classroom discussion, middle-grade book clubs, or fun escapism. The adventure continues here!

As a world burns, a rivalry ignites...   After losing his physical incarnation as 'Gaspar,' sickly 12-year-old Raymond Dillon must rescue the imprisoned headmaster from the Rejects of Haron, hordes of vicious hybrid beasts. But to save her, he must enlist the help of Damian Dirge, the very student whose betrayals have caused the school's destruction. As old jealousies resurface, the boys' simmering resentments threaten not only Fantasticademy's future, but Raymond's increasingly fragile life...   255 pages. An exciting and poignant fantasy-adventure for ages 9-12 (or adults young at heart), The Fantasticademy series is inspired by the classics of pre-adolescent portal fiction. With plots that detail courage in the face of mysterious dangers, its heart celebrates the resilience of family and the powers of friendship. Perfect for family read-alongs, classroom discussion, middle-grade book clubs, or fun escapism. The adventure continues here!