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Battle for the Bearer of Light
Battle for the Bearer of Light: A children’s fantasy adventure (Epic Tales of Skydalon Series Book 1)
A hidden portal, a talking monkey, a magical world. An action-packed fantasy adventure for children aged 8 -12.
When 12 year old Grace Farrell, her friend Lindi and Lindi's pet monkey Bobo discover a portal in a baobab tree to Skydalon they are catapulted into a world filled with adventure, wonder and magic. A world better than their wildest dreams.
Grace and her friends play the mysterious Mazey game and are assigned to one of the four tribes of Skydalon. They learn how to use special tools, talents and weapons to protect Skydalon from Nomhoyi, a power hungry twisted enemy that threatens the fabric of Skydalon.
When the Bearer of Light is abducted Grace is stunned that she has been selected to join the group called upon to rescue her. Grace struggles to believe in her abilities and to accept that it is her destiny to battle Nomhoyi and save Skydalon.
Can Grace overcome her fears, learn to believe in herself and unleash the power within her needed to rescue the Bearer of Light and save Skydalon or will the challenges she faces be too much for her to overcome?
A hidden portal, a talking monkey, a magical world. An action-packed fantasy adventure for children aged 8 -12.
When 12 year old Grace Farrell, her friend Lindi and Lindi's pet monkey Bobo discover a portal in a baobab tree to Skydalon they are catapulted into a world filled with adventure, wonder and magic. A world better than their wildest dreams.
Grace and her friends play the mysterious Mazey game and are assigned to one of the four tribes of Skydalon. They learn how to use special tools, talents and weapons to protect Skydalon from Nomhoyi, a power hungry twisted enemy that threatens the fabric of Skydalon.
When the Bearer of Light is abducted Grace is stunned that she has been selected to join the group called upon to rescue her. Grace struggles to believe in her abilities and to accept that it is her destiny to battle Nomhoyi and save Skydalon.
Can Grace overcome her fears, learn to believe in herself and unleash the power within her needed to rescue the Bearer of Light and save Skydalon or will the challenges she faces be too much for her to overcome?
230 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 2017
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15 people want to read
About the author
Michelle Sciacca
3 books6 followersAfter spending a childhood writing reams of poetry and fairy tales, Michelle studied advertising and marketing. She spent many years in the advertising and marketing industry and finally decided that the real world was far too boring and took a leap into the fantasy world she currently inhabits...well for as much of the time as she can get away with.
Michelle enjoys writing for children because she loves the idea of tapping into their vivid imaginations. She has written stories rich in imagery and has sown seeds of positive thinking throughout her novels as she believes that a positive attitude and believing in yourself will get you anywhere in life.
Michelle also loves doing school visits to share her love of reading and writing with children. She does in-person visits as well as remote visits across the globe. If you want to book her for a visit message her via her website or Facebook page.
Michelle enjoys writing for children because she loves the idea of tapping into their vivid imaginations. She has written stories rich in imagery and has sown seeds of positive thinking throughout her novels as she believes that a positive attitude and believing in yourself will get you anywhere in life.
Michelle also loves doing school visits to share her love of reading and writing with children. She does in-person visits as well as remote visits across the globe. If you want to book her for a visit message her via her website or Facebook page.
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March 3, 2023
This book is a magical adventure full of excitement, friendship, life lessons and love. Being set in South Africa brings an extra dimension to the story. The characters are all special and easily relatable to for a child (Bobo is my favorite!) and I especially liked the fact that there is no real darkness in the book. The baddie is bad for sure, but not, as with some other adventure books, nightmare inducing. This book inspired my 11 year old to start writing. Love, love, love. I urge everyone to read it, adults too.
August 22, 2018
I loved that this tale was set in Africa. It had a touch of a Colonial feel to it, with English boarding schools and holidays in Africa, but with a modern twist.
I think it will appeal to girls more than boys as the main protagonists are girls, and it is good to have female heroes for the readers to follow.
Loved their super powers and that they are ordinary kids the rest of the time.
Am sure this will turn out to be a very popular series especially in South Africa
I think it will appeal to girls more than boys as the main protagonists are girls, and it is good to have female heroes for the readers to follow.
Loved their super powers and that they are ordinary kids the rest of the time.
Am sure this will turn out to be a very popular series especially in South Africa
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March 9, 2023
This book is one of the most INCREDIBLE, FUN, AND AMAZING BOOKS I HAVE EVER READ!!! When I first heard about the books I thought that they were just old ordinary books, but boy was I wrong! These books opened up a new eye for me, one that I might have never discovered on my own. The author made literal works of art in words! To anyone who loves fantasy, magical lands, or even if not I could not recommend these books enough! Thank you Michelle Sciacca for letting me discover a new!
February 28, 2023
In our school libraries, the Skydalon series has a devoted following. It is not hard to understand the appeal of the magical settings, which feature a boarding school, a portal into a magical realm and lovable and relatable characters. I never hesitate to recommend these books as the adventures are sure to grab our young readers while anchored in solid values.
March 3, 2023
My son absolutely loves the book. He was captivated by the characters and just couldn't wait to give me an update on the story after every chapter. Getting young children to read is not the easiest thing to do, BUT when you get an author that is able to keep a child interested, smiling, giggling and excited from start to finish, it is really amazing accomplishment. Thank you.
February 21, 2023
My son has chosen this book as his loud read for Feb 2023. As a listener, the story keeps me curious and excited.
Looking forward to reading the other 2 books purchased from this author.
The story flows with such delight!
Looking forward to reading the other 2 books purchased from this author.
The story flows with such delight!
March 1, 2023
Michelle Sciacca's Battle for the Bearer of Light is a firm favourite in our school library. It hardly ever makes it back to the shelf! Our Primary School readers love this adventurous and fantastic tale, taking them on a magical journey to a magical place.
March 2, 2023
This is one series that never stays on our library shelves for very long! Good writing, excellent storyline, and very appealing to children. Even our teachers queue up to take these books out of the library!
March 3, 2023
Fight for the Bearer of Light by Michelle Sciacca is among the most read books in our Senior Prep library. Our boys adore this thrilling story that takes them on an amazing journey to an amazing land. As a literary treat, I heartily recommend this first book.
March 3, 2023
My daughters review of the book is that it's a really good read filled with lots of descriptive fantasy which allows you to use your imagination and be a part of the journey with Grace, Bobo and Lindi
March 5, 2023
The book is a children's adventure and fantasy story. The book features descriptive writing, well-developed characters, and themes of friendship, bravery, and self-discovery, making it an entertaining and valuable read for young readers who love fantasy stories.
The children love this book!
The children love this book!
December 31, 2018
Excellent book. Highly recommended. Could't put the book down. Also an excellent gift for children. Lots of positive ideas and values to instil in children in the book's story line.
March 1, 2023
My daugther loved this book. She cant wait to read the rest of the series.
March 1, 2023
I read this book to my classes of 10 - 11 year olds and they wanted more. What a wonderfully fantastical read, with values to be learnt throughout the story with Grace, Lindi and Bobo.
March 3, 2023
I highly recommend this book for any pre-teen as they are full of adventure in a magical world.
March 9, 2023
Message from my 12 yr old:
Amazing book! once you pick it up you cant put it down! I have the whole series and cant wait to finish the series!
Amazing book! once you pick it up you cant put it down! I have the whole series and cant wait to finish the series!
March 9, 2023
My daughter absolutely loved this book! She loved the characters and the amazing storytelling. Couldn’t put the book down!
April 12, 2023
Michelle visited our school in 2021 to talk about her Skydalon series. Many boys bought the books, plus we bought copies for our school library. The books are still proving popular amongst the boys and once they've read the first book, they usually come and ask for the next one and reserve it if it's out. It is a fun filled adventurous book and I would recommend it for Grade 4 and up.
Max, a Grade 7 learner at our school, writes the following:
"The Epic Tales of Skydalon is an interesting fantasy adventure story. It is not like other fantasy stories which I've read. It has an interesting setting, characters and plot. I would rate this as a perfect 10 out of 10."
Zuhayr, also a Grade 7 learner, enjoyed the series:
"The Epic Tales of Skydalon is a book filled with fantasy, mystery and magic. It is a wondrous book that can really make you enjoy it. Michelle Sciaca's writing style is very fun to read. All three books are great. I highly recommend this trilogy of books to anyone who craves adventure, and to any child who wants to read a brilliant adventure story. "
Max, a Grade 7 learner at our school, writes the following:
"The Epic Tales of Skydalon is an interesting fantasy adventure story. It is not like other fantasy stories which I've read. It has an interesting setting, characters and plot. I would rate this as a perfect 10 out of 10."
Zuhayr, also a Grade 7 learner, enjoyed the series:
"The Epic Tales of Skydalon is a book filled with fantasy, mystery and magic. It is a wondrous book that can really make you enjoy it. Michelle Sciaca's writing style is very fun to read. All three books are great. I highly recommend this trilogy of books to anyone who craves adventure, and to any child who wants to read a brilliant adventure story. "
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