A lost civilization. A powerful curse. A race against time to rescue Atlantis.
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During a fierce sailing competition, Aria and Liam are swept into a hidden crystal cave, only to find themselves in the heart of Atlantis. The legendary island is on the brink of disaster, with its Empress cursed and the Crystal of Life fading quickly.
As they seek answers, the Atlanteans remain cautious of their motives, while others threaten to derail their quest. With bizarre scientific experiments, mischievous ancient creatures, and a prophecy predicting Atlantis’ downfall, Aria and Liam must unravel a web of secrets before it’s too late.
Can they lift the curse and prevent the disaster predicted by Plato? Or will Atlantis be lost forever?
Blending history, adventure, and humor, The Cursed Empress is an action-packed mystery perfect for readers aged 8 to 12 who love daring quests and legendary secrets!
Book Details
Author: Coline Monsarrat
Publisher: Apicem Publishing
Series: Aria & Liam
Age range: 8 to 12 years old
Genre: middle-grade, adventure, fantasy
Time-period: Legendary city (3,000 BCE)
ISBN: 978-1-959814-08-5
Format: paperback and e-book
❝ You know what? Thanks to our little trip, I realized that some people can become scared when you’re not exactly like them. At first, they treated us a bit coldly because we were so different, and they couldn’t really understand us, which made them feel suspicious. But guess what? We showed them what we’re made of, and they finally understood our differences weren’t scary at all. And then, boom! They were all friendly and nice again! It’s just that people need time to understand each other.❞
❝The most important thing I learned from this adventure is to never lose faith in ourselves! There was a moment when I was about to give up, but thanks to Liam’s incredibly motivating speech (seriously, it was amazing!), I found the strength to continue. I had almost lost confidence in our ability to succeed, which definitely would have led to failure. But, hey, we believed in ourselves, and that made all the difference!❞
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Coline Monsarrat grew up believing books were gateways to magical realms where anything was possible. Her love for history and her endless curiosity shaped her belief that life is an adventure waiting to be written—and we are the authors of our own stories.