Fantasy
Middle Grade
Semi-finalist in the 2013 Kindle Book Review book awards (Song of the Mountain).
Reader-nominated for the 2013 Cybils Award (Song of the Mountain).
Readers’ Favorite 5 Star Seal (Song of the Mountain).
Song of the Mountain
To save mankind, Song must follow the path that killed his father.
Song has grown up on Mount Kamiratan listening to his grandfather recite legends of the distant past. But when he seeks to uncover his own history, his grandfather guards the secret of his parents’ deaths.
Small and weak, Song has only one friend, Karina, but her brother leads the village boys who routinely assault him. Then Song discovers an heirloom that links him to the old tales he has scorned…and a destiny as a dragonslayer.
Meanwhile, Ju-Long, lord of dragons, has recovered from an ancient wound and reemerges vowing vengeance on all humanity. He will destroy the villages one by one—starting with Karina’s. If Song hopes to save his best friend, he must take up his father’s mantle and meet the dragon in battle.
Fans of Narnia, by C.S. Lewis, will love The Mountain Trilogy’s high adventure, noble characters, lyrical beauty.
Download Song of the Mountain today and indulge in this gripping fantasy series flavored with the mystique of the ancient Orient.
Fire on the Mountain
In a world with no peace, Quon must take up his calling as dragonslayer.
Quon is unprepared for the twist his life takes when he is forced to flee his parents’ murderer. Adrift in the wilderness, alone and unprotected, Quon is approached by an old man who hints that his destiny may be more than he imagined.
Quon travels with Li-Min, gaining the experience and knowledge he will need to become a dragonslayer. But he renounces his role when his overconfidence leads to the deaths of two friends.
Then a dragon attacks the village of his new bride, Lila. And he realizes that if he does not take up his calling, his tiny son will grow up in a world with no peace. But if Li-Min’s legends prove untrue, Song will grow up with no father.
Tears of the Mountain
Handpicked as an instrument of destruction, Jubal must break the dragon’s curse.
Son of Kindolin’s grand vizier, Jubal shares a friendship with Sark, son of an Ungmarian minister, and the tailor’s daughter, Liena. Then Ungmar attacks Kindolin, and Sark betrays Jubal and forces Liena to marry him.
Jubal seeks help from his tutor, Doli, who teaches him the Forgotten History, of the Creator, Mutan, and of his enemy, the great dragon Ju-Long. Jubal has been chosen to serve as one of the Wise.
Doubtful but desperate, Jubal embarks on a quest for truth, joined by Liena, who fled the palace. His journey leads them to the temple of Mutan, where Jubal learns he must usher in the Age of Mercy and end the Age of Judgement. But to save mankind, he must face down Ju-Long.
Classroom Resources
Links to Additional Materials:
Purchase a Japanese puzzle box
YouTube video (1:45) of puzzle box
Origami Fun
Wu Xing diagram (the 5 elements)
Creation stories from around the world
Panda Bear Legend
Confusianism for Kids
Chow Chow Dog Breed
Chinese Name Meanings
Chinese Surnames
KidSpot Chinese Recipes
China Maps
Ducksters: Chinese Clothing
Dragon Legends Video
