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The Cinnabar Box, by Ilil Arbel
July 24, 2011 by thinkhappy
The Cinnabar Box
by Ilil Arbel
Summary
A tiny Cinnabar box contains the key to the water supply of an entire planet. The ecology of the planet depends on a great river that periodically overflows, much like the Nile in Egypt. Only the key's rightful owner can restore the water supply, which has been hidden for centuries. The task needs a trained army – but for the moment, it is in the hands of thirteen-year-old Donna, who has just learned a shocking secret about herself. Donna must survive in an alien reality where magic is commonplace, and where she meets many dangerous beings she previously considered the products of fairy tales. A nightmarish trip to the terrifying Wizard Island, a ghost town that imprisons visitors in its empty houses, and encounters with an evil renegade vizier who is determined to turn the planet into a desert, are just a few of her adventures. Throughout many ordeals, Donna uses her wits and relies on two important facts. First, she must save her kidnapped aunt, whatever it takes. Second, she must never, ever break the Wicca Code!
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"When forces from another reality kidnap the beloved aunt of 13-year-old Donna, the insecure teen discovers her true potential and leads the charge against formidable foes. This is a terrific story that will inspire young girls, boys, and adults. The ending leaves you with anticipation for the next installment of the amazing adventures of Donna and friends." Katherine N.
"This book is fascinating, especially for young readers. The story is highly exciting, full of adventure and fantasy. Arbel puts emphasis on the connection between the environment, magic, and mythology. This, is, in my opinion, a unique approach to such a book and makes it educational as well as entertaining." Alec M.
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As part of the expansion of the brand, Dr. Ilil Arbel joins MediaBlvd as Director of Publishing. Dr. Arbel is the author of several books, including Maimonides: A spiritual Biography, The Lemon Tree, The Ecology of Nature Spirits, Miss Glamora Tudor, and Witchcraft. She created several natural history books for Dover Publications’ Pictorial Archives, wrote a number of short stories, and contributed articles and educational materials to various natural science, health and personal history publications. Ilil has earned a Ph.D. in mythology and folklore, and contributes Judaic myths and folktales to the award-winning Encyclopedia Mythica. Currently she is working on the first volume of a fantasy series for pre-teens, soon to be published, and on a new biography of Hillel the Elder, The Golden Rule. Ilil lived and studied in Tel Aviv, Paris and New York, and currently resides in Manhattan.
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