The Secret of the Yellow Moon: The Truth about Unicorns and Mermaids
Preteen Adventure Mystery
by IJ Alston
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Pub Date 15 Nov 2022 | Archive Date 15 Feb 2025
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Description
Kidnapped mom, magical creatures, and an epic race against time!
Imagine a book series that is a blend of Nancy Drew and Harry Potter. What you have is a fun, action filled story full of mystery, suspense and magic.
Rated Five Stars by Readers Favorite Website!
The sleepy town of Brookhavens may look ordinary but it’s hiding a HUGE secret. It’s the gateway to a world full of magic, mermaids, and unicorns. If only you know where to look…
11-year-old Alice longs for the popular girls at school to stop teasing her. Luckily, her older brother Davis is there to make her laugh and remind her how great she is—not that Alice is ready to believe him.
Everything changes one eventful Halloween night when evil appears out of the shadows, attacks their family, and kidnaps their mom. An ancient family secret is discovered and threatens to bring darkness and despair to those they love.
Aided by a fantastic cast of mythical creatures, including their lovable Staffie Todd, powerful unicorns, and a magical mermaid friend named Majesty—Alice and Davis begin their hero’s quest to save their family from the evil Dark Lord Seth and his crew of cunning shapeshifters.
In a new land with magic at its core, not everything and everyone is as it seems. With deception lurking at each corner, the pair must quickly learn who to trust and how to overcome the obstacles put in their way. But, most importantly, Alice has to learn to stand up for herself and fight for what’s right.
The Secret of the Yellow Moon is a whimsical and action-packed children’s fantasy novel that will immerse you into an epic struggle of good vs evil, where two children are thrust into a desperate race against time… and only the secret of the Yellow Moon can save them.
Can they unlock their family’s secret and save their mom in time?
If you love whimsical fairy tales or folklore, then step into a realm of enchanted worlds and magical creatures. This imaginative story has a solid moral lesson, a relatable, kind-hearted heroine, and a funny, determined hero. There’s also a lovable, talking Staffordshire bull terrier called Todd, who along with his cousins, provide comic relief, and steal the show. No fantasy story is complete without them.
This story begins as historical fiction set in the 1700s. British explorers seeking a better life travel on wooden boats to Savannah Georgia to colonize the new world. Back in the present day, the story follows the Jones family as they explore ancient civilizations and find themselves in a heroic battle against the forces of evil. Young readers will discover that within the pages of this book, unicorns, and mermaids are far from fiction and hold the secrets to save the world.
Advance Praise
"When we believed in mermaids, talking dogs, and elemental magic, and the story of an insecure 6th grader on a magical adventure, who had the courage to face up to a bully in her 6th grade class, that made this coming of age story a lot of fun to read." Editorial Review
Available Editions
ISBN | 9781632970190 |
PRICE | US$4.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 168 |
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Featured Reviews
A Magical Journey Through Courage and Family Bonds
In The Secret of the Yellow Moon by IJ Alston, readers embark on an enchanting adventure led by siblings Alice and Davis. When their mother is kidnapped on Halloween, they uncover a family secret and face dark forces in a world brimming with unicorns, mermaids, and a talking dog named Todd.
The blend of heartfelt humor, fantastical lore, and Alice’s personal growth makes this a delightful tale for young readers who enjoy whimsical, action-packed stories of good versus evil. The pacing keeps the reader engaged, moving seamlessly between heartwarming sibling dynamics and thrilling encounters. Moments of self-discovery and bravery are interwoven with scenes of magical wonder, making this book both relatable and fantastical. Todd, the charming talking dog, adds a layer of comic relief, while the deeper themes of courage and family loyalty resonate beyond the magical veneer.
This book is a joy for fans of adventurous, feel-good fantasies.
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