An enchanting middle-grade fantasy-adventure series, from the international bestselling author of the Pegasus series, perfect for fans of Percy Jackson.
The last way that Riley Evans wanted to spend spring break was studying whales on the family sailboat in the middle of the Bermuda Triangle. With only her dad, aunt, and annoying cousin Alfie for company, she is so bored staring at the waves that she’s starting to see mermaids between them. But when their boat is capsized during a sudden storm, Riley finds more excitement than she bargained for as she and Alfie are washed ashore with neither of their parents in sight. Where they’ve been shipwrecked is no deserted island though.
Atlantis is a place beyond imagination, inhabited by both people and incredible creatures ranging from unicorns and gargoyles to talking animals. But not everyone welcomes the cousins’ arrival, and beneath the wonder of this mythical land lurk dangerous secrets—something strange is happening to the inhabitants. What Riley wants more than anything is to find her father and go home. But the closer she gets to this goal, the more the islanders seem determined to keep her from reaching it.
Riley thought that her adventure was over when they arrived back home in Colorado. Although she misses her dad, she’s back with her mom and brother and has caught up with her classes at school. Though Maggie, Pea, and her aunt have to hide in their basement apartment during the day, they are making the most of things and settling into their new life.
But things get much more complicated when a gang of thieves plagues Riley’s neighborhood and her family takes in a group of children who don’t know about the Atlanteans living in the basement. To make matters worse, the Atlanteans are becoming gravely ill, and everyone starts to worry that they may not be able to survive so far from the island’s magic.
As tensions escalate, their only option is to return to Atlantis—and face all the enemies they made during their escape, plus a few new ones.
Life on Atlantis has always been unpredictable. But after three Red Moons and an earthquake, they all realize something big has gone wrong. In addition to damage, the storms are straining relations between the Territories. When an encounter with the Underwater Territory goes badly, several of Riley’s friends are kidnapped by mer-people! With no hope of reaching her friends, Riley must embark on a quest—accompanied by Storm and her friends and the gargoyles—to the Enchanted Territory to seek the Fairy Queen’s help…
Kate O’Hearn was born in Canada, raised in New York City, and has travelled all over the United States. She currently resides in England. Kate is the author of the Pegasus series, the Shadow of the Dragon series, the Titans series, and the Valkyrie series.
WEL Publisher: Simon & Schuster, December 2021-October 2022
US Editor: Anna Parsons
Primary Agent: Veronique Baxter
Film/TV Agent: Clare Israel
Extent: 448 pages (#1), 450 pages (#2), 496 pages (#3)
Co-agents: Chinese - Andrew Nurnberg Associates; Japanese - Japan Uni
Rights Sold: All rights available
<aside> 🔱 “For fans of world-hopping adventure flavoured with mythology, magic, and pretty wings on characters.” —Kirkus Review
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<aside> 🔱 “Titans is a thrill ride of episodic encounters… a fast-paced, satisfying adventure… Give this to young Percy Jackson fans, and try it with readers of Michael Carroll’s Super Human series.” — Booklist
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<aside> 🔱 “Anyone who enjoys Greek mythology will find much to love in Pegasus and the Flame. Kate O'Hearn serves up a winning mix of modern adventure and classic fantasy.” — Rick Riordan
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