Books with author Lyla Fitzsimmons

There is a vast land known as Etainia. It is an Ancient Land made up of different countries, unlike any place that has ever existed. In between great rivers, seashores and lakes, which are miles and miles apart, are cities, towns, and villages. It is a land where Trees live and Trees rule.Throughout Etainia are large and small countryside’s, forests, hillsides, swamplands and desert lands. Within these lands are mystical creatures living in hidden and undiscovered places. Within these lands are events waiting to happen and mysteries yet to unfold. Within these lands are seasons with magical days and nights, where Time and Colors speak. You are about to journey into a place where the elements, plants and animals have a voice and where known and unknown creatures roam about. The war between what is good and what is evil exists on many different levels. The Soil of the Earth and The Sun of Splendor, work closely together as the Trees in Etainia search for their purpose and identity in life.One of the lands in Etainia is called Cordaya Valley. Five tiny tree seedlings will be born there. Each seedling will have challenges to face, incredible obstacles to overcome and encounters of strange yet awesome adventures- . . . adventures that will uncover and reveal many hidden truths.As you travel with the five tiny seedlings, you will be enraptured by their individual personalities. You will walk with them through their experiences as they search for unknown futures, hoping to fulfill their dreams. You will feel their pain and excitement as each one seeks their own unique Destiny and Purpose in life. And somewhere during your journey, you may even see yourself.

In a small Japanese mountain village, young Shoji enters an ice carving competition. He soon finds he has a rival in Orochi, another boy in the village, who tries to sabotage Shoji's entry, but with the help of his family Shoji creates a most beautiful Snowbird. When the other ice carvings are revealed they discover that Orochi has stolen Shoji's idea and has also carved an equally beautiful Snowbird. The judges cannot decide the winner of the competition so they announce that the result will be declared the next morning. During the night Jack Frost discovers the two Snowbirds and thinks one of them will make an ideal companion for his Grandfather Frost, the Snow King. At the same time Shoji, anxious for the safety of his Snowbird, sneaks out of his house and meets Jack Frost who explains his plan. Shoji agrees to let him have his Snowbird, but they are both interrupted by the arrival of Orochi who demands payment in return for his. Jack Frost brings the Snowbirds to life and tells them they must travel to the North Pole where his Grandfather will choose one of them to be his companion. On their journey they meet different characters and encounter many difficulties until they both finally arrive, but which one will be chosen? Jack Frost has a cunning idea to help his Grandfather decide...The Snowbirds is a magical tale that will be enjoyed by children from the age of seven. In the style of a full length novel, it will help the younger reader progress to more challenging literature, while providing a thrilling read for those who are older.