THE GUARDIANS OF EARTH
Oona and the Luminous Beings* (8-12 years old)
“Celebrating the beauty of the natural world, The Guardians of Earth is a poetic middle grade fantasy novel filled with epic adventures beyond imagination. A love letter to Earth for our times."
Oona is not an orphan, but with a cruel father and an eccentric mother, she feels very much alone. On the eve of her eleventh birthday, Oona discovers that she can communicate with animals and feel their emotions. One night, her flower starts to speak to her, and she’s summoned into a parallel dimension by a magnificent woman: Eterna, the spirit of Earth.
Eterna tells her that eons ago, every human used to be connected to Earth’s heart by filaments of light. The planet was a paradise, and all lived in harmony with nature. The Dark Planet, jealous of Earth’s beauty, severed the luminous ties, slowly killing the planet, destroying trees, polluting oceans, and hunting animals to extinction. Only one child may activate the Supreme Crystal, infused with the light of a peaceful species far more advanced than humans, to restore the sacred cordons of light between mankind and nature.
To save Earth and mankind, Oona must accept her sacred mission as a Guardian of Earth: resolve the enigmas of the three keys and find the Supreme Crystal before the next solar eclipse.
Oona, along with Aqiwo, and Nawal, her fellow Guardians of Earth, must navigate the pyramids of Giza and a mysterious monastery to retrieve the Supreme Crystal and fulfill the prophecy. Oona will need to gain self-confidence and learn that she deserves love to resolve the enigmas of the three keys and save the planet.
What if you were also a Guardian of Earth?
*Art cover by Award-winning illustrator Gabriella Barouch.
PUBLISHER
"The Guardians of Earth is a wonderfully crafted middle-grade fantasy that follows Oona, a young girl who discovers her ability to communicate with animals on the eve of her eleventh birthday. Summoned by Eterna, the spirit of Earth, Oona learns about her sacred mission to restore the planet's connection with humanity. The story is filled with adventure, mystery, and powerful messages about environmental stewardship. I enjoyed reading it not just for the enchanting plot but also for the way it inspires kids to appreciate and protect our planet-it's a perfect blend of imagination and important lessons!". ~ Abigail L.
Ready for an epic adventure that also saves the planet? The Guardians of Earth is a magical ride with Oona, who discovers she can talk to animals and is destined to restore our world's connection to nature! This book is packed with mystery, friendship, and tons of heart.I loved how it mixes fantasy with real-life lessons about caring for our environment. If you want your kids to dive into a fun story while learning how to be Earth's heroes, this is a great read! Let's go save the planet together!" ~ Sue O.
