Publisher's Synopsis
Jarus Varnel, 14, is no stranger to secrets. Ever since his mother, Marina, vanished in a flash of light when he was six, leaving only a glowing necklace and unanswered questions, he's learned to keep his pain hidden. So when he and his sharp-witted friend Helda sneak into his dad's forbidden basement, Jarus expects a quick adventure, not a machine that catapults him into a world of floating towers, winged horses, and magic he can't wield.
Mistaken for someone he's not, Jarus must conceal the truth: he's an outsider with no magic, haunted by his mother's mystery. As his necklace pulses like a warning, he navigates a dazzling yet dangerous land, from a shadowy legend who carries the weight of wars to a fierce academy where trials demand more than courage. With Helda's familiar grin hiding new edges, Jarus wonders: could this world hold the key to his mother's fate, or unravel his own?
Bursting with magic, mystery, and the search for belonging, A New World Adventure weaves a thrilling tale for readers 10-25. Fans of Harry Potter's wonder, Percy Jackson's wit, and The Hunger Games' stakes will be swept into a journey where secrets shape destinies.
