Books like Kerka's book by Jan Bozarth
On the night before her thirteenth birthday, Kerka journeys back to the magical land of Aventurine. There she is tasked with a daunting mission she believes will help her reconnect with her sisters and heal the sorrow left by their mother’s death. The story explores themes of family, grief, and the power of sisterhood, intertwining the wonder of dance and the guidance of fairy godmothers in a children's fantasy adventure.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Jan Bozarth
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