The day fire and ice erupt from the sky, everything changes forever for twelve-year-old Theo. He discovers that dragons are real when Lamia, a three-headed monster, kidnaps his sister. A witch and a talking magpie help him open the portal to Dragon Village, a land he knows only from myth, a place filled with terrifying creatures. A young woodland nymph befriends him when he arrives. He must learn to trust his instincts as he searches for a way to defeat Lamia before the dragon sacrifices his sister. In his journey, he uncovers secrets that reveal that only he can save the mystical land.
In this book, you will discover some of the terrifying creatures from Bulgarian and Slavic mythology. Some you may know by other names: Samodivi are Veelas from Harry Potter fame, only here they're shown as supernatural creatures of the forest.
Baba Yaga, Harpies, and other creatures find their way into these pages, as well as the dreaded Lamia.
On the day it was released, "The Unborn Hero of Dragon Village" hit number one in new releases for the multiculural category.
Theooo. The beckoning call of the Samodiva stilled his feet, his name floating toward him like a whisper on the wind.
His muscles tense, he scanned the forest for the hostile woodland nymph, who hunted prey for her amusement. She was nowhere in sight. He opened his mouth to warn his friend, Pavel, a few feet in front of him, but closed it, not wanting to disclose their location.
Theoooo. Again, she summoned him, the sound closer.
Instinct told him to run, hide, before she enchanted him. But where was she?
He shivered as a flash of white flitted around the towering pines. Early-morning light filtered through the canopy of branches, casting red streaks across the nymph’s garment. She disappeared in a blur, dissolving like mist. His lips trembled.
Where had she gone?
The forest became eerily quiet as if the predator lurked nearby. Until this moment, he had thought stories about Samodivi were fairy tales, but perhaps the legends held a grain of truth.
A stick cracked. Another streak of white darted closer, concealing itself within the shadows of a gnarled oak.
Now wasn’t the time to speculate about the creatures if he wanted to live.
“Hide!” Theo rushed toward Pavel, gripping his friend’s wrist and pulling him behind a half-destroyed stone wall covered with ivy and blackberries.
No way would the Samodiva enchant them with her melodic voice if the stories were true.
Pavel whispered, “What’s the matter?”
“White flashes. S-s-samodivi!” He dropped a pair of mechanical wings on the ground and crossed his arms over his chest to keep them from shaking.
It was stupid to come to the Stone Forest so he could try to fly. Yes, the rocky hill was the highest point in the village, and the robust wind would launch him skyward—if the wings actually worked.
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Bulgarian
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Italian
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Translated by David Lovallo and Marzia Bosoni
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Author review: It was a pleasure to work with this team. They were quick to communicate any issues they had with the content of the book, to ensure that the final product was professional and accurate. They took their time to make sure everything was correct and appropriate for the translated language. They were eager to receive materials with which they could promote the finished product. It has been a delightful experience working with this team. |
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Portuguese
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Already translated.
Translated by Nelson Santos
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Author review: Thank you. It has been a pleasure working with you. |
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Spanish
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Already translated.
Translated by Ailyn Sangronis
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Author review: Thank you for your great translation and quick turnaround. And especially for updating the map. |
