Books with title Saskia's Journey

Twelve-year-old Sarah Fenley doesn't feel like she fits in. Her awkward appearance and rocky relationship with her mother leave her wishing for a better life, one including a, particularly, cute boy. When she finds an old book one day, she has no idea how it will help her. Emotions run high as Sarah's life begins to change drastically before her very eyes. Follow her journey through its many twists and turns in this exciting and magical, yet relatable tale.

Saskia Granton is intrigued by an invitation to visit her reclusive great-aunt Alessandra, who lives on the Scottish coast. It's a chance to rediscover her lifelong love of the sea - and to forget, if only for a few weeks, the boring career her parents have mapped out for her.Swept immediately into the rhythm of life in a fishing community, Saskia slowly begins to realize how little she really knows about her roots. Somehow, she needs to understand the past if she is to find the direction she needs for her future - a future that may or may not include her new friend Ben.Just as the sea gives up its bounty, so too her great-aunt must reveal the secrets of the past - the terrible toll of lives lost, and the very personal tragedy that left Alessandra herself so isolated.Only then can Saskia break free . . .

After the Faerie Queen informs Gia and Ciri that the answers they seek can only be found in Terra della Folletto; the two young girls embark on a long and dangerous journey through two worlds in search of the mysterious land. Armed with only a magical olive tree branch and Ciri’s faerie powers the girls must travel by moonlight so the evil Faerie Queen can not detect them as they weave in and out of the two worlds.Along the Pixie Dust Path and in between the two worlds, Gia and Ciri find danger and stumble upon a few surprises that bring them unexpected allies who help them find their way to Terra della Folletto all the while teaching them about themselves, the mysterious land and the elves that once lived there.As they get closer to Terra della Folletto tensions rise as their hunger and exhaustion begin to take over and the fear of the evil Faerie Queen becomes even more real. The weary group of travelers must make some last-minute decisions about the path they are taking and must outweigh the consequences of their decisions. For if the evil Faerie Queen discovers them their fate is sure to be the same as that of the elves in Terra della Folletto.

Twelve-year-old Sarah Fenley doesn't feel like she fits in. Her awkward appearance and rocky relationship with her mother leave her wishing for a better life, one including a, particularly, cute boy. When she finds an old book one day, she has no idea how it will help her. Emotions run high as Sarah's life begins to change drastically before her very eyes. Follow her journey through its many twists and turns in this exciting and magical, yet relatable tale.

Sable is a human warrior who fights to protect innocent souls in a world of gods and monsters, trapped in a war she knows nothing about and picking fights with entities far stronger than herself. In search of answers and a dear friend, Sable’s journey leads her on a blood stained path filled with strange creatures, and seemingly friendly immortals. Her guide being a god forgotten by the world, one who meets hatred from anyone she reveals him to, including the unstable immortal who’s chosen to travel at her side.This is the story of one woman battling both the demons inside her mind, and the literal ones that continue to get in her way. She must learn to face the guilt crushing her shoulders while she fights a battle that no amount of training could prepare her for. At her side is a man who once betrayed her, and could very well do so again with ease. As she travels a world in which humans shouldn't stray too far, she is forced to trust in the strength of others and forgive the nightmares of her past. Sable's Journey is a tale that dances across the fine line between despair and hope, while daring to challenge the very structures of storytelling.

After the Faerie Queen informs Gia and Ciri that the answers they seek can only be found in Terra della Folletto; the two young girls embark on a long and dangerous journey through two worlds in search of the mysterious land. Armed with only a magical olive tree branch and Ciri’s faerie powers the girls must travel by moonlight so the evil Faerie Queen can not detect them as they weave in and out of the two worlds.Along the Pixie Dust Path and in between the two worlds, Gia and Ciri find danger and stumble upon a few surprises that bring them unexpected allies who help them find their way to Terra della Folletto all the while teaching them about themselves, the mysterious land and the elves that once lived there.As they get closer to Terra della Folletto tensions rise as their hunger and exhaustion begin to take over and the fear of the evil Faerie Queen becomes even more real. The weary group of travelers must make some last-minute decisions about the path they are taking and must outweigh the consequences of their decisions. For if the evil Faerie Queen discovers them their fate is sure to be the same as that of the elves in Terra della Folletto.

It's 1861 and orphan Jo has made it from Carson City, Nevada, to San Francisco without anyone figuring out that she's a girl in boy's clothing. When she hears talk of gold strikes in the Cariboo, Jo and her friend Bart sign on for what turns out to be a journey far more arduous and dangerous than anything Jo experienced as a Pony Express rider. Through it all, Jo keeps her true identity a secret. Strong men turn back but Jo forges ahead, unsure of what lies ahead but sure that her father and mother would be proud of her determination.

A brave girl’s adventurous journey from Bolshevik Russia to the Zionists’ settlement in the Holy Land. Sara, a Jewish 12-year-old in 1919 Russia, has spunk, independence, and a deep commitment to her heritage. Suddenly orphaned under mysterious circumstances, her home and shtetl destroyed, Sara begins a daring journey toward Budapest and her eventual destination, Palestine. On this amazing odyssey, Sara meets fascinating people of all sorts. Set against a backdrop of stormy historical events—pogroms, the influenza epidemic, the Bolshevik Revolution, and the struggle to create the State of Israel—this riveting young-adult novel is told with warmth, grace, and subtlety. Through the heart and mind of Sara, young readers will experience a world of connections between generations, genders, cultures, religions, and nationalities. Sara grows into a true follower of her father’s wise advice: “Be bold and brave, but not foolhardy.”

Sable is a human warrior who fights to protect innocent souls in a world of gods and monsters, trapped in a war she knows nothing about and picking fights with entities far stronger than herself. In search of answers and a dear friend, Sable's journey leads her on a blood stained path filled with strange creatures, and seemingly friendly immortals. Her guide being a god forgotten by the world, one who meets hatred from anyone she reveals him to, including the unstable immortal who's chosen to travel at her side.This is the story of one woman battling both the demons inside her mind, and the literal ones that continue to get in her way. She must learn to face the guilt crushing her shoulders while she fights a battle that no amount of training could prepare her for. At her side is a man who once betrayed her, and could very well do so again with ease. As she travels a world in which humans shouldn't stray too far, she is forced to trust in the strength of others and forgive the nightmares of her past. Sable's Journey is a tale that dances across the fine line between despair and hope, while daring to challenge the very structures of storytelling.