Jo Ann Gilbert Stover – författare

Karielle, born of humble circumstances, finds early in life that she is different. She can do things others cant. Her family thinks she is only fantasizing. One day, Nathan, Karis half brother, left to care for her and the animals, a task he hates, taunts Kari until she runs away. Traveling much farther than she ever had before, she trips on the muddy path, spraining an ankle.A large wolf, Worg, finds her, changing Karielles life forever. Worg leads Karielle to the hut of the sorceress Gretchen who discovers her gift of magic. Gretchen, also a healer, begins training Kari.She loves learning magical skills, and the use of healing herbs. Kari even heals the twisted legs of a young man of the village.Karielle had never known her real father. His relationship with her mother had been very short. Rolgrin Hawke, a powerful wizard, discovers her and comes to the village where she lives to see if she is his child. Therein lies the adventure. Karielle leaves her tiny villagel, travels to Hawkes Reach, and the castle of her newly found father. Events threaten the land and it is Karielles unique gift of magic that helps save humanity.

Youve been dead for over two hundred years and all of a sudden the gods want you and your husband to return to your old world to destroy another evil that threatens humanity.Oh, sure, now youll be an immortal and your magic will be stronger than ever, BUT, youve been instructed to find a boy. O.K., not too much of a problem. BUT, this boy isnt just any boy, hes a direct descendant of the family you belonged to. Your mission? Find this boy, train him (because he has the gift of magic too), have him help destroy the people who have brought the dark arts to your once pristine city and have destroyed all you built in your former life. And then, after youve accomplished all that, reestablish your family name and its magic in the land.Easy for the gods to say.

A community of tiny gnomes make their living beneath the roots of a huge old oak tree growing near a large swamp. Pixies, living in the high branches, help transport goods back and forth. The Fudgeknuckle family struggles to make ends meet while the father is away. Follow the lives of Sweetblossom, mother of six; Sweetflower, the oldest daughter; Oglethorp, the oldest son; and the rest of the Fudgeknuckle children and how they react when a swarm of wasps threatens the tiny town. Meet Mortimer Mole and Fred the Frog; watch romance bloom at the spring festival. See yourself smile when a surprise ending creates happiness for all.