Synopses & Reviews
Though only twelve years old, orphaned Tara has developed strange telekinetic powers that allow her to bend space and levitate others high above the ground, as if they are lighter than air. Her two best friends, Betty and Fabrice—often the victims of Taras uncontrollable abilities—are the only ones who know about Taras secret. Even her grandmother and caretaker, Isabella, doesnt have a clue. That is until Tara learns that she is a spellweaver, descended from a long line of powerful magic-wielders born on the planet OtherWorld. Forced to flee her Earth home when Magister, the Master of the Bloodgraves, attacks, Tara escapes to planet Other- World, where she finds loyal friends and learns about her mysterious powers. But when Tara discovers that her mother is alive and being held captive by Magister, will she be able to save her?
Tara Duncan is an inspiring heroine, whose adventures and personal struggles will captivate readers already hooked by fantasy adventures and characters like Harry Potter. This is the first installment of the Tara Duncan series—an epic adventure full of magic and bravery that is sure to cast a spell on young readers!
Review
"Well-written characters who do not fall into stereotypical and predictable behavior. Young readers looking for a light fantasy read with slapstick humor will be interested in this book." VOYA
Synopsis
Tara Duncan is not your ordinary twelve-year-old—she has a very special and magical secret!
About the Author
HRH Princess Sophie Audouin-Mamikonian has been writing since the age of twelve. She holds a master's in diplomacy and strategy and is married with two teenage daughters. Her Tara Duncan series is a bestseller in France.WILLIAM RODARMOR is a veteran French literary translator, writer, and editor. His translation of Tamata and the Alliance, by Bernard Moitessier, won the 1996 Lewis Galantière Award from the American Translators Association.