Danette is heir to the leaders of the magical island Benotripia, where everyone is born with powers—but she's shy, clumsy, and dreads attention. When two strangers wash ashore chasing a magical Amulet that can steal powers, Danette is swept into a race across her island to find the mysterious Ancient One, outwit the sinister Darvonian prince, and destroy the Amulet before it's used to conquer everyone she loves. A fast, funny middle-grade fantasy about courage, friendship, and finding your own strength. Written by a teen prodigy—McKenzie Wagner published her first book at ten and this by sixteen; a real inspiration for young writers. A shy, klutzy heroine who saves the day by learning courage—perfect for kids who feel like they don't fit in. Superpowers galore: flying, invisibility, fire generation, shape-shifting, and shadow tumbling in one fast adventure. Clean, wholesome fantasy with no romance or objectionable content—safe for young readers and classroom shelves. “"But you can't let fear stop you. You just have to keep fighting. And honestly, it might be a bit terrifying, but you have to admit it's pretty exciting!"”Perfect for an 8-to-12-year-old who loves magical-powers adventures, quests, and plucky underdog heroines and would enjoy books like the Fablehaven or Percy Jackson tradition at a gentler reading level.
