Kaylen's Rising
Author:Yves Robichaud
Genre: MG Fantasy
Publisher: Water's Edge Publishing
Book Description:
Kaylen has been in the dark for fourteen years – in every sense. His people are hunted, so they must struggle to survive within underground caves. His community despises his family, taunting him constantly. His parents keep him housebound, forbidding him from wielding sword or wand.
When he is finally allowed to attend school, the harsh truth reveals he has much to learn – including a unique magical ability. Kaylen can summon and control skeletons!
With surface-dwellers threatening war, he will need every friend he can make, and to stay true to himself if he is to survive what is to come.
Author:Yves Robichaud
Genre: MG Fantasy
Publisher: Water's Edge Publishing
Book Description:
Kaylen has been in the dark for fourteen years – in every sense. His people are hunted, so they must struggle to survive within underground caves. His community despises his family, taunting him constantly. His parents keep him housebound, forbidding him from wielding sword or wand.
When he is finally allowed to attend school, the harsh truth reveals he has much to learn – including a unique magical ability. Kaylen can summon and control skeletons!
With surface-dwellers threatening war, he will need every friend he can make, and to stay true to himself if he is to survive what is to come.
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Excerpt
Chapter 13: Preparation for the
first mission
“Are you excited about our first
mission?” asked Turin.
“Yes and no.” stated Avery. “I'm not
sure that I want to come face to face with Locien, the Snake Dragon. I've heard
stories about this creature destroying complete armies.”
“Let's hope Erynel's plan works and
we can just go collect the scales while Locien is away so we don't have to face
her,” said Kaylen.
“Erynel… why does she hate you so
much, Kaylen?” asked Turin looking his friend in the eyes.
“I don't know—I seem to have that
effect on people,” replied Kaylen, looking at Avery and smiling.
Avery looked down, embarrassed.
Alysse sat there quietly, trying to
take in as much as she could.
Everyone stopped talking when Erynel
walked into the room. Kaylen was impressed as to how someone so young could
command such a presence.
“Today, you all leave on your first
major mission. Do not think of this as a social event or an adventure. We have
a specific task, and if you wish to be admitted to the League of the Shadows,
you will obey my commands at all times. This mission is a dangerous one.
Chances are that not all of you will make it back alive. One single mistake can
cost us dearly. Stay close to the group, and don't do anything unless I tell
you to.”
About the Author
Yves
Robichaud is originally from the small Acadian community of Grand-Barachois,
New Brunswick, Canada. He has studied Business Administration and Information
Technology, currently works for the federal government, and is the proud father
of one son: Jeremy. Inspired by a love of fantastical, magical tales, Kaylen's Rising
is Yves' first attempt to share this literary passion with his son and the rest
of the world.
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What'd be the author's dream cast if the book were made into a movie?
ReplyDeleteThat's a difficult question to answer. Hmmm. Kaylen would have to been someone dark-skinned, skinny, short and very young looking. His friend Turin would be tall and quite buff. I'll try to think of anyone that would fit those roles and get back to you. Any suggestions?
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That is an interesting cover. Who designed it?
ReplyDeleteLove the cover.Sounds really great.Thank you.
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