Books with title The Legend of Elinea: The Guardian of the Oceans

Elinea, half-woman, half sea-goddess, embodies the struggle between different interests that push human beings to simultaneously waste the riches of nature and to fight to defend it from all forms of greed.The illustrations are a true delight to the eye, delicate, luminous, and enchanting, creating a delightful and memorable reading experience for children of all ages.“Delanssay's ethereal figures dive and swoop like dolphins across the pages of this allegory about the plundering of the world's oceans. In a dense, wordy narrative, Elinea, the guardian of the oceans, is captured by pirates with dragnets who exhaust the fisheries and trap innocent creatures; only Bastian, an emo-looking descendant of fishermen from a simpler time, can save her. [ ] Kids who thrill to outsize epics like The Lord of the Rings may be enthused about the story's breathless quality and dramatic portrayal of good and evil, while younger listeners who can't follow the story will be mesmerized by the artwork. Despite the book's timely theme and the plug for Greenpeace at the end, the prose is too overwrought to be used as a springboard for discussion of environmental issues; it's strictly bedtime story material.” Ages 7–up--Publishers Weekly

Ever dreamt of being a superhero?For fourteen-year-old Riley, Taisia, Evelina and Skyler it’s not a dream, but a painful reality. They were born with powers that could wield fire, water, wind and earth. But they were never told about their true identities. In fact, they didn’t know about each other until their acceptance to one of the most prestigious schools in San Francisco, Aditus High School. While living in the same house, hosted by an extravagant Natalie Sharp, the girls begin to realize how different they are from each other. Riley is a clown, Skyler is a princess, Evelina is a rebel and Taisia is a bookworm. But despite their polar opposite personalities, Riley and Taisia become best friends and embark on a journey to unravel the mystery behind their true identities. Along the way, they face the challenges of a normal high school lifestyle: homework, pop quizzes, bullies, crushes…and a high-tech game, known as the Eylox Tournament. In a parallel universe, hidden deep down in the Pacific Ocean and inhabited by wondrous creatures, lies the Aethereus Palace. It is also home to a treelike seer, known as Meridius the Guardian of Celestial Light. He maintains peace and harmony within the planet, and he keeps a watchful eye on Riley, Taisia, Evelina and Skyler. He knows their true identities, and he knows their fatal destinies. Their existence marks an impending war...