From bestselling fantasy author, Marc Secchia, comes this lovely collection of African historical fantasy children’s books that are sure to enchant and delight. Enjoy!
The Enchanted Castle (Shioni of Sheba Book 1)
Marc Secchia
Genre: Children’s eBooks
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A king bent on conquest. A murderous warrior tribe. And the slave-girl who dares to stand between them!
When Shioni, slave to the Princess of Sheba, travels to the legendary Simien Mountains of Ethiopia, she encounters adventure beyond her wildest dreams. Little does she imagine the powerful forces lurking in this jagged volcanic wilderness; forces that could tear the Kingdom of Sheba apart. Kalcha, the Wasabi leader, has prepared a deadly trap, an evil sorcery rooted within the castle the King has chosen for his fortress. Kalcha is massing her warriors and her giant hyenas, intent on annihilating the Sheban forces. As the Wasabi attack it is left to Shioni to show the way with courage and the conviction of her heart. Can she overcome the wrath of a lion, outwit the treacherous Captain Dabir, and defuse General Getu’s inexplicable hatred? With the help of her friends Mama Nomuula, Princess Annakiya, and the fiuri Azurelle, Shioni must uncover the hidden secrets of the Enchanted Castle before Kalcha destroys all she holds dear.
Shioni of Sheba: The Enchanted Castle is the first book in a unique African fantasy series set in the ancient Kingdom of Sheba, for middle grades/secondary age readers. Experience the myth and magic of ancient Sheba in this truly African adventure. Includes original illustrations by the Ethiopian artist Senait Worku.
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The King’s Horse (Shioni of Sheba Book 2)
Marc Secchia
Genre: Children’s eBooks
The King’s Horse is mad Kalcha plots a terrible revenge Can a slave-girl survive this test of her courage?
The King lies in a coma. Princess Annakiya must rule the castle in his stead. But Kalcha, witch-leader of the Wasabi, is far from defeated. Through scorpions and arrows, assassins and living nightmares, she seeks to destroy the Kingdom of Sheba. She will have her revenge. When General Getu orders Shioni into the Simien Mountains to track down the runaway King’s Horse, she must grapple with treachery and peril amongst the wild volcanic peaks. Can she trust her companions: the troubled giant Talaku, and the ambitious, two-faced warrior Tariku? What of the rebels who would sell them to the Wasabi? Could mountain legends and the mysterious stele hint at the hidden presence of dragons? In this exciting new adventure, Shioni of Sheba must draw on all of her courage and ingenuity to thwart Kalcha’s wicked plans, and return her companions and the King’s Horse safely to the castle. But even the Sheban stronghold is far from safe…
The second book in a unique African fantasy adventure written for middle grades readers set in the ancient Kingdom of Sheba! Includes original illustrations by the Ethiopian artist Senait.
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The Mad Giant (Shioni of Sheba Book 3)
Marc Secchia
Genre: Children’s eBooks
The giant is growing. His madness is flourishing. And Sheba faces its deadliest peril yet!
When Shioni and Talaku, the Mad Giant, encounter a Wasabi patrol near Castle Asmat, they uncover a deadly secret: a tunnel through the Simien Mountains used by Kalcha’s troops. Have they averted disaster? Or has the trouble for Sheba only just begun? Suspecting Shioni of being Kalcha’s spy, General Getu has confined her to the castle. But as the Sheban Elite warriors march into the Simien Mountains in search of Kalcha’s encampment, Shioni learns they are already betrayed. Must she disobey the General, steal from the Princess of Sheba, and risk everything in a bid to stop Kalcha’s deadly ambush? A race against time though the ancient garnet mines. A bargain with the Mad Giant. Captain Dabir’s revenge on Shioni. A battle royal at the bridge over the Mesheha river. Join Shioni of Sheba in her most hair-raising adventure yet!
The Mad Giant is the third book in a unique African fantasy adventure series set in the ancient Kingdom of Sheba, for middle grades/secondary age readers. Includes original illustrations by the Ethiopian artist Senait.
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The Sacred Lake (Shioni of Sheba Book 4)
Marc Secchia
Genre: Children’s eBooks
An epic journey to ancient Gondar, A race to the Sacred Lake, Can a slave-girl win her freedom? The fourth book in a unique African fantasy adventure series set in the ancient Kingdom of Sheba.
A journey to Gondar and the Sacred Lake in search of medicine for the stricken King of West Sheba turns into high adventure for Shioni and Princess Annakiya. Only the King can grant Shioni her freedom. But he is dying. From stampeding elephants to flooded rivers, the trail is fraught with danger. But a greater peril lurks in the stone city of Gondar. Can the lion-loving King of Gondar be trusted? What is the hidden menace in his kingdom? A pit full of lions. A heart-stopping rescue. The secrets of Shioni’s past. And a mighty battle with an ancient evil… can Shioni’s courage carry the day, save her King, and win the ultimate prize – her freedom? Join Shioni and her friends Princess Annakiya, General Getu, the elephant Shifta, and the Fiuri Azurelle, in this blockbuster adventure that spans the highlands of ancient Ethiopia.
From the dark Simien Mountains to the deep secrets of the island of Tana Qirqos, non-stop adventure awaits. Includes original illustrations by the Ethiopian artist Senait Worku.
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The Fiuri Realms (Shioni of Sheba Book 5)
Marc Secchia
Genre: Children’s eBooks
A dark assassin sent by Kalcha The secret of Fiuriel’s dragons And an out-of-this-world adventure!
As a slave-girl’s freedom beckons, a dark assassin infiltrates Castle Hiwot. Shioni lays her life on the line for her best friend, the Princess of West Sheba, but finds herself catapulted into an adventure in a faraway world – the Fiuri Realms. A deadly plot unfolds as Shioni battles to confront the evil Fiuri magician Tazaka. Can Shioni unravel Tazaka’s plans for the Fiuri in time to save her friend Azurelle from a terrible fate? Great dangers surround Shioni in this magical adventure. Crystal Inferno Dragons. War between the Fiuri. Wild magic. Hints of her powers and her past. Shioni’s courage and ingenuity will be tested to the limit as she navigates the treacherous tunnels of Fiuriel, the astonishing world of the Fiuri. Shioni will return to Africa a wholly different person. And then, Kalcha will have her revenge.
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