The Red Sun

Description for Sales People: There is a large audience for tween adventure fantasy novels right now, with competitors like Rick Riordan bringing out similarly themed books. "The Red Sun" offers a unique mix of Norse mythology and legends entwined with the land of Orkney. An accompanying game app and online site will enrich and deepen the experience; fantasy buffs will love the tie-in."Review Quotes: Percy Jackson meets Norse mythology in this captivating and unique adventure. Foreword Reviews (4 stars out of 5) "The Red Sun: Legends of Orkney" by Alane Adams is a book that will take children on a roller coaster ride of adventure and fantasy where whimsical and menacing creatures and witches will enthrall readers. Readers Favorite (5 stars out of 5) "Publisher Marketing: Sam Baron is about to get the shock of his life. First his substitute English teacher claims to have turned his old teacher into a lizard; then a strange dwarf named Rego arrives and claims Sam is from a magical realm called Orkney. When his friends are taken prisoner, it s up to Sam to save them. Sam embarks on a journey to Orkney through a "stonefire" to find his friends but when he arrives, he discovers that an ancient curse has turned the sun a poisonous red and threatens to destroy the land. With only a young witch girl to guide him, Sam must choose: save his friends, or stop the red sun from consuming the land? Drawing on Norse mythology, "The Red Sun" follows Sam s journey to uncover the truth about his past a journey during which he has to overcome the simmering anger inside of him, learn to channel his growing magical powers, and find a way to forgive the father who left him behind." Review Citations:

Foreword 07/29/2014 (EAN 9781494964900, Paperback)

Contributor Bio:  Adams, Alane Alane Adams is a children s author, professor, and literacy advocate. She is the author of the "Legends of Orkney" fantasy mythology series for tweens; she also writes Early American picture books for young children. Adams lives in Southern California.