A nostalgic Middle-Grade read…
It all started with a bicycling accident and a
mysterious note with Jayne’s name on it.
Life as an orphan is not what Jayne expected. A psychic foster mom, a ghost-witch next door, talking animals, a ninja-spy social worker, fairies, ogres, gnomes, and her own brand-new magic powers to top it off… For Jayne, the chaos doesn’t end there, and she’s not so sure she’s cut out for this hero stuff...
The Author and The Illustrator: Book 1
Paperback: $7.99
Kindle: $2.99
Hardcover: $16.99
Book Blurb
Jayne was either dying or going crazy. This is what she thought every time her hand started hurting. She never suspected it was an ancient magic writing her destiny.
With her happy life in Portland, Oregon ripped away, 13-year-old Jayne is sent to live with a foster family on the Oregon Coast. But right away, things seem… strange.
Her new home just appears. The misfit crew of orphans and seemingly psychic foster mom present new challenges, and there are whispers of a witch or a ghost living next door. But witches, ghosts and magic aren’t real… right?
On the day of the accident, Jayne’s hand begins to hurt—leaving her wondering if it’s a coincidence or an omen of something more. In search of answers, Jayne and two unlikely friends embark on a journey where she discovers she possesses a strange power.
Fearful of those who would force her to use her gift for evil, Jayne must decide: hide from her truth or rewrite the wrongs of her family’s past.
Pick up The Author and The Illustrator for your middle-grade and middle school students, young readers and kids 10-15, who love contemporary adventure fantasies.
Shipping
Shipped through Amazon. Eligible for Prime shipping.
From IndieReader.com: “THE AUTHOR AND THE ILLUSTRATOR will ensnare readers who enjoyed The Chronicles of Narnia, His Dark Materials, and The Secret Garden for its immersive world-building, strong heroine, and beautiful magic. Readers will be eagerly awaiting the next installment in this fantastical series. What an adventure!”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “If you grew up enjoying stories like The Chronicles of Narnia, Anne of Green Gables, or the Harry Potter series; or if you enjoy evil-ish villains like Cruella Devil, you are in for another treat. Ms. Randolph creates a fantasy world that I would love to visit, as well as characters I would enjoy meeting. The story has a good pace that keeps the reader engaged and wondering what’s going to happen next. It’s a great story for the young and young-at-heart… I look forward to her next book in the series.”
-R.L. Amazon Verified Purchase
Check out these Middle-Grade Book Club Reviews:
“THE AUTHOR AND THE ILLUSTRATOR will ensnare readers who enjoyed The Chronicles of Narnia, His Dark Materials, and The Secret Garden for its immersive world-building, strong heroine, and beautiful magic. Readers will be eagerly awaiting the next installment in this fantastical series. What an adventure!” –IndieReader.com
“The Author and The Illustrator is a great book for kids and adults alike. Full of suspenseful twists and turns, it perfectly captures the craziness of magic and writing. -Nora, age 13
“An adventurous and contemporary tale of a thirteen-year-old orphan girl with a powerful gift, for better or worse. I can’t wait to read the second book. I recommend this book to people who love a fantastical and theatrical adventure.” -Paige, age 13
“The Author and the Illustrator was a very fun read. It was filled with amazing characters with incredible backstories. The plot is also very entertaining, unique, and interesting. The Author and the Illustrator is a very well-written book. I can’t wait for the rest of the series!”
-Alexandra, age 13
“I really liked this book and am excited for the next one.” -Leah, age 13
“The Author and the Illustrator has an entertaining and unique plot that keeps readers engaged throughout the entire story. The story is thought out and written beautifully! The author is truly talented, and I can’t wait for book #2!” -Evelyn, age 13
“Shawnee did a fabulous job on the descriptiveness throughout the book. The book never failed to keep me interested! I just kept reading and reading and reading. All of the characters worked well together in the context of the book and were well balanced and usually, I don’t go for this type of book genre but man did this book change my mind! Shawnee Randolph is a fabulous, amazing author! Definitely made it in my top three for sure probably tied for first!” -Elise, age 13
The Author and The Illustator 