The Shaktra

The Shaktra (ISBN 9780765310996, 2005) is part of the "Alosha" series of books written by Christopher Pike.

Plot

Ali recently discovered that she is not an ordinary teenager, but actually Queen of Fairies. Reclaiming some of her magical abilities, she has taken possession of a mystical talisman whose powers, she has barley began to understand. While searching for her mother in another realm, she meets Ra, an African boy who vows his life to hers. Meanwhile, in a town close to Breakwater, Steve and Cindy investigate a mysterious person, Sheri Smith. Is she somehow connected to the Shaktra? While in the Elemental Kingdom, she encounters a dragon who helps Ali on her quest. Ali learns that she is closer to finding her mother than she thinks. While in Toule, Steve and Cindy learn that there are more secrets in the town than they think. Also, who is this Nira who knows more AbOUT the Yanti than Ali?