Scorched: Book One of the Amiverse Chronicles - Couverture souple

Fenn, Morgan

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 106918991X ISBN 13 : 9781069189912

Editeur : Sprig and Spark Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

A thrilling Hi‑Lo fantasy for teens, written at a grade 3.5 reading level with fast‑paced action, shorter chapters, and accessible language that keeps readers turning pages.

Hi‑Lo (High Interest, Low Readability) books are designed for readers between the ages of 10 - 15 who crave exciting, age‑appropriate stories but benefit from simpler text and a more approachable structure. Scorched combines epic fantasy themes with short chapters, clear language, and nonstop momentum, making it perfect for developing or reluctant readers.

The fires never stop. The rivers have run dry. Four teens are about to discover their dying hometown is only half the story.

In Cedarville, summer has become unbearable. Choking smoke fills the air, relentless heat crushes the town, and the riverbed lies cracked and dry. For Ava, Emily, Jayden, and Rohan, the only escape is a hidden cave.

When Jayden plays a haunting melody on his harmonica, something impossible happens. An ancient fossilized root in the cave floor begins to glow with strange light. The air hums, winds swirl violently around them, and everything goes black.

They wake up in the Amiverse, a strange reflection of their world, but far worse. Toxic smoke fills the sky, trees stand dead and gray, and a chilling silence hangs over everything. Soon they learn a terrifying truth: what happens in this world directly affects their own. If the Amiverse dies, Cedarville dies with it.

They meet Orin, Steward of the Amiverse, and his raven Quill, who reveal the grim truth. Malrick, once a protector, has twisted life itself. He has poisoned Mote, the source of creation, into Murk, a spreading corruption that seeps into everything. Even the Ember Wolves, once proud guardians, now prowl as his red‑eyed hunters.

Armed with magical tools, the four friends must cross burnt forests, survive the deadly Thorn Maze, and seek the fading Spirit Tree before the last of the Amiverse’s power is gone. Every choice carries a cost. Every battle tests their courage.

Scorched delivers a complete, satisfying adventure that builds reading confidence while fueling imagination. Filled with emotion, magic, and high stakes, Scorched is told in a format that feels achievable and exciting. It inspires readers to keep turning pages and believe in their own ability to finish a story. Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and any teen ready to reconnect with the joy of reading.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Sprig and Spark Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 106918991X
• ISBN 13: 9781069189912
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 133
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg