After a surprise launch into deep space, two kids deal with a septet of dangerous mystical castles

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Ryan and Essie


Ryan and Essie concerns two children (11 and 9 years old) who meet by accident in a space observatory and end up being launched into deep space. After landing on a distant planet, the children seem slightly older and work to overcome their differences while learning about a collection of seven color-coded pillars. The story’s tone is like a children’s animated movie or TV series, with characters that are simple, but also visually memorable. The book keeps it mostly action-based but does offer lessons about perseverance and friendship. Princess Kalvarina is easy to overlook! But though she only comes in towards the end of the book, she is a pivot for every relationship in the conclusion.
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Sci-Fi/Fantasy; Children's Fiction. 215 pages. No sex, profanity, or graphic violence. Non-graphic death of two characters affects the protagonists and is central to their journey.