Missing: Lessons from Fiori - Book 2 - Softcover

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“Missing” is an engaging coming of age fantasy for middle-grade readers to adults who love an action-packed adventure. Elle Burton is determined to find her kidnapped brother, but she what she finds is pure evil. The author has blended the magic of a fairy tale with the contemporary realities of the world today’s youth inhabit. She’s built a new reality through the journey of a young girl who exhibits both compassion and jaw-dropping courage in her quest to fulfill an ancient prophecy. "Missing" is the second book in the “Lessons from Fiori” series. In book 1 "Elle Burton and the Reflective Portals", Elle Burton is thrust into another dimension while her own world becomes vastly different from the world she thought she grew up in. Our Earth is teeming with winged creatures who breathe the first breath of life into a newborn human child to ensure them a kind heart. These fairy-like creatures stay with children on Earth to help protect them until their eighth birthday. On that day, the Fiorins disappear as quickly as the child’s memory of them does. The author has provided a female role model who is flawed, but who always strives to have a kind heart. The leader of the Fiorins entrusts Elle with a magic pendant. Only the child of the prophecy in the ancient scrolls can unleash the magic. Boys will laugh at the antics of the class bully and cheer for the Fiorin warrior, all while girls will cheer on their newest heroine. In book two of the “Lessons from Fiori” series we follow Elle Burton in her efforts to find her kidnapped baby brother, JJ. As a newly designated guide, sworn to protect the children of Earth, she’s desperate to find her brother and get him back. Elle teams up with the winged warriors from the dimension of Fiori to save him, but JJ isn’t the only one in danger. What will Elle sacrifice to bring her brother home? You will love this fast-paced, captivating, action-packed fantasy adventure series. Buy this book to inspire a child to kindness and to empower them to find help whenever they're in trouble or threatened by something they can't control. If you were an abused child, you will bond with Elle and find healing in her journey. >>>>>> Discover what others are already saying about this book: "The book is ever-tinged with enough optimism that even the darkest moment has a light to it. This is in no small part due to the young lead in Elle, who shows a lovely brightness at all times. It's a wonderful tale that understands its reader base, and as a fantasy fan with an interest in all things magical, I find myself wanting to see more of this series in the future." Self-Publishing Review, 4½ Stars "I liked the way Elle continues to inspire kids to kindness and self-empowerment. Kids today have to be able to stand up to many forms of adversity and challenges. The book helps students to find a positive path." “Elle is fun and feisty and brave. Peggy McAloon and Anneka have opened a window into an expansive world that comforts, entertains and will leave young readers feeling more confident and even wiser to the ways of the world.” “The bullies targeted me when I was young, so I love how Elle shows compassion for the kids who suffer bullying.” “This book is unique in that it feels almost real. I can imagine seeing winged creatures protecting all the little ones to keep them safe.” “As this series continues, I’m willing to bet it will become a favorite coming of age story for kids growing up in this century. Who knows, perhaps we’ll finally discover there is another dimension in the years ahead.”

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