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The Black Storm at Elingale
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Debut novel of Bill Rowe. The the novel reinforces the idea that reading is the key to knowledge. The Black Storm at Elingale is a young adult fantasy novel appropriate for ages 12 and above. The story takes place on the mythical island of Lapis Lazuli where brothers Thand and Eschon discover Princess Sharman, the lone survivor of a plundered ship. Their family shelters her in their humble village home. In return, she secretly teaches them to read and write - and education expressly forbidden by their tyrannical ruler Lord Creedy. As a budding romance begins to brew between Princess Sharman and Thand, the family's new knowledge sparks a quickly spreading struggle for liberty and justice. Arming themselves with magic and allying with wizards, the island people rise up to take back their right to knowledge. The Black Storm at Elingale reinforces the sheer power of the written word and the boundless possibilities of kindness and love. billroweauthor.com 
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