Books with author Aleksandra

Bronze Medalist in the 2018 Global eBook Awards for Fantasy Fiction/Other World.We meet Albina in the epic fantasy novel "Far Haven: A Quest For Certitude. A Fight for Justice." (Part III of the Windflower Saga trilogy). She is the only daughter of Tribune Loris Kennet of Pomerania and Lady Keridwen, the former Duchess of Ansgar, of Kimbria. Albina and her brothers grow up in the only mixed-race family in the city. However, we know little about her beyond the details of her birth and that she attends university to study science. This novella fills in the gap, following her from childhood until she leaves home at sixteen to begin her higher education; and then her adventures, struggles, and triumphs as she helps her friends, comes to grips with her mixed-race, multicultural identity, pursues her higher education, and experiences her first romance.Told in Albina's words and from her perspective, it's a charming take on its own. For fans of The Windflower Saga, it's a wonderful expansion on the Pomeranian and Kimbrian descendants of Duke Ansgar and High Chief Keholani.

Set in the Kingdom of Kimbria but at two different time frames, “Swords of Ansgar” tells the adventures and sweet romances of two members of the royal Ansgar family. Keridwen Rose of Ansgar is the young granddaughter of Lord Leofric and Lady Keridwen, the heroic protagonists of the epic fantasy novel "Of Wisdom and Valor: The Art of War. The Path of Peace." (Part II of the Windflower Saga trilogy). She lives in a medieval-like time. Her love for the unique Helvellyn sword, which her grandfather wielded as a master, inspires her to leave home and study "The Way of the Sword," a philosophy of life based on virtue and justice, by marrying a Helvellyn sword master whom she has just met. However, she didn’t anticipate their ship being attacked at sea by pirates who threatened all their lives. Far into the future of Kimbria, another young woman in the Ansgar family also has an interest in studying the Helvellyn sword; however, she does so as a world-class fencing athlete. Kimbria “Kimmy” Ke’ilani is the daughter of the Queen of Kimbria, who is mentioned briefly in "Far Haven: A Quest for Certitude. A Fight for Justice." (Part III of the Windflower Saga trilogy). , lives in a far more advanced technological age. Kimmy is also inspired to leave her home and follow "The Way of the Sword" when she encounters a sword master from the Helvellyn school. However, a crime syndicate has other plans for her when she inadvertently stumbles into their activities and they are shut down.On its own, this novella is simply an entertaining story about women who are devoted to the study of fencing, and it can be enjoyed by both adult and young adult readers alike. The romantic elements are clean and sweet. For fans of the Windflower Saga, this story provides two things of more interest: First, a more detailed glimpse at the return of Lady Keridwen to Kimbria in her elder years, and her introduction to her grandchildren there, as they were all born while she was outside the Kingdom. It also carries the royal Ansgar family into the space age and shows the continuing care and preservation of the indigenous Kimbrii culture through their mixed-race descendants.The two parts of “Swords of Ansgar” are also separately included in “The Wisdom and Valor Treasury” and “The Far Haven Treasury,” recipients of a Silver Medal in Fantasy Fiction and a Gold Medal in Romance in the 2017 FAPA (Florida Authors and Publishers Association) Book Contest.

Selected as a Silver Medalist in the 2018 FAPA (Florida Author and Publishers Association) President's Book Awards in the Children's eBook category.The Ansgar Kids Treasury is a collection of four books for younger kids and readers from preschool to the third grade. These books introduce kids to animal and human characters from the first two books in the epic fantasy Windflower Saga trilogy: "Ansgar: The Struggle of a People. The Triumph of the Heart." and "Of Wisdom and Valor: The Art of War. The Path of Peace." The four books in this collection are three picture books: "Tiyo, The Dog Who Saved Ansgar." "Bright Star, A Pony of the Kimbrii," and the poetic dream "In a Land Far Away." The fourth story is a short chapter book, "Keri and Kalina," which is the story of two cousins aged 10 and 7 who are orphaned or left with only one parent and share a room at a boarding school run by nuns. Throughout all of the stories, the beautiful land of Kimbria, and especially the homeland of the indigenous Kimbrii people and their mixed-race descendants, and the animals who live there with them, are strongly featured. In "Keri and Kalina," the role of family relationships and boarding school adventures, as well multicultural experiences in a fantasy setting, are also emphasized.

Fans of Leigh Bardugo and Holly Black will devour this gorgeously imagined fantasy about a dark forest besieged by monsters―and the wild queen who has sworn to drive them out. A fierce young queen, neither human nor lynx, who fights to protect a forest humans have long abandoned. An exhausted young soldier, last of his name, who searches for the brother who disappeared beneath those trees without a trace. A Golden Dragon, fearsome and vengeful, whose wingbeats haunt their nightmares and their steps. When these three paths cross at the fringes of a war between monsters and men, shapeshifter queen and reluctant hero strike a deal that may finally turn the tide against the rising hordes of darkness. Ren will help Lukasz find his brother…if Lukasz promises to slay the Dragon. But promises are all too easily broken. This Eastern European fantasy debut, inspired by the Polish fairy tale "The Glass Mountain," will take you on a twisting journey full of creeping tension, simmering romance, and haunting folklore―perfect for readers who loved An Enchantment of Ravens and The Hazel Wood.

A stylish and otherworldly underwater puzzle bookInspired by Jules Verne’s iconic novel, this puzzle book is a treat for readers of all ages. Aleksandra Artymowska has created a volume bursting with wild creatures, strange landscapes, and mechanical contraptions that will take readers on an underwater adventure like no other. Each scene contains hidden symbols and keys to uncover, as well as a series of challenges guaranteed to fascinate and amaze.

Fans of Leigh Bardugo and Holly Black will devour this gorgeously imagined fantasy about a dark forest besieged by monsters—and the wild queen who has sworn to drive them out. A fierce young queen, neither human nor lynx, who fights to protect a forest humans have long abandoned. An exhausted young soldier, last of his name, who searches for the brother who disappeared beneath those trees without a trace. A Golden Dragon, fearsome and vengeful, whose wingbeats haunt their nightmares and their steps. When these three paths cross at the fringes of a war between monsters and men, shapeshifter queen and reluctant hero strike a deal that may finally turn the tide against the rising hordes of darkness. Ren will help Lukasz find his brother…if Lukasz promises to slay the Dragon. But promises are all too easily broken. This Eastern European fantasy debut, inspired by the Polish fairy tale "The Glass Mountain," will take you on a twisting journey full of creeping tension, simmering romance, and haunting folklore—perfect for readers who loved An Enchantment of Ravens and The Hazel Wood.

Puzzles, intricately detailed worlds, and stylish scenes are sure to appeal to readers of all agesInspired by Jules Verne’s iconic novel, this stunning puzzle book is a treat for readers of all ages. Aleksandra Artymowska’s imagining of the classic tale is packed with steamships, airships, railways, penny-farthings, and any other kind of transport you can imagine — and it will take you on a voyage like no other. Each intricate puzzle, from labyrinthine mazes to missing-object hunts, is guaranteed to fascinate, puzzle, and inspire. It’s a book to pour over again and again.

This is a picturebook based on an animal character in the epic fantasy novel "Ansgar: The Struggle of a People. The Triumph of the Heart." (Part I of the Windflower Saga trilogy). Bright Star is a pony who becomes the best friend of a seven-year-old girl named Keho, short for Keholani. Keho will grow up to become a chief of her people one day. She will marry Duke Ansgar and even become Queen of Kimbria. But right now, she's a small girl who looks for her first pony. As a young pony Bright Star leaves the high meadows to live with Keho in her village. He later returns to the meadows to become a herd stallion, like his father, protecting the mares and foals from danger. In his later years, Keho will bring him to their new village and he will be ridden by her children and loved by her family.This is a story of courage and friendship, as a young colt matures into a brave and courageous stallion.

This is a story about a Lion called Bangle and his adventures in the Jungle.Written in rhymes, this book is fun to read for parents' and enjoyable to listen to for kids. Beautiful and colourful illustrations are great way to stimulate children's imagination as well as an effective means of introduction to each animal.What is special about the book is the fact that not only will it introduce a child to some animals from a jungle, but there is a hidden message behind the story. It is also a great lesson about friendship!