THE BOOKS
Lake of Clustered Stars
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Everyone has a favorite place. For Jamie, it is his grandfather’s house in the Catskill Mountains. Content to be a kid, he spends his time playing and listening to fantastic tales spun by his Grandpa. Everything is perfect until Jamie wakes one morning to find that his grandfather’s bedtime stories have become reality!
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Frozen parents and a missing grandfather, Jamie must grow up fast to save his family if he is to defeat the villain of Grandpa’s story, a sachem wizard known as White Claw and his band of cursed tree men, the Wharwhoops. Aided by the mouse chieftain Ollie, Jamie faces trials of strength, courage, and heart, as he journeys the weird and wondrous Catskills in search of the Great Manitou, the ruler of all things, said to have the power to save his family. But as he discovers, Jamie has had the power within him all along.
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A heartwarming tale, blending the nostalgia of childhood and Native American folkore, Lake of Clustered Stars reveals the best of ourselves comes from the power within.
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"A wonderfully imaginative tale of overcoming obstacles and finding special powers."
- Kirkus Reviews
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https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/anthony-santa-teresa/lake-clustered-stars/
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"You’ll be cheering Jamie along on his journey through the beautiful Catskills; its lakes and waterfalls. Lake of Clustered Stars is a wonderful fantasy that will enthrall readers both young and old."
- J.E. Rogers, Award Winning Author
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https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1692089428?book_show_action=true&from_review_page=1
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"Anthony Santa Teresa is a brilliant storyteller, and this story takes the reader on an adventure that combines magic, excitement, danger, challenges, and the delightful and profound lessons of folklore ...
A worthy addition to any child’s home or school library."
- Hilary Hawkes, Readers' Favorite 5-Star Review
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Luli & the Northern Lights
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In the frozen wilds of the Arctic North, Luli longs for the family he has never known. Adopted as an infant, he learns a valuable clue from his dying stepfather: where he was found as a child, a distant place known as the Whalebone Gate. But his hopes for a reunion are soon tested by the man responsible for his family’s separation, an evil shaman named Vang who pursues the boy with minions of undead sea creatures, the Skellingtons.
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Kayaking beneath the glow of the Northern Lights, Luli embarks on a voyage to discover the truth about his past and his parents, accompanied by talking seal, Siku and spirit guides of the Northern Lights. Together, they must travel to the hidden ice kingdom of Adlivun to seek the help of the sea goddess Sedna, and put an end to Vang’s insatiable thirst for power.
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Inspired by Inuit folklore and magical realism of the arctic world, Luli & the Northern Lights is a fast-paced adventure of mythical proportions that proves, with family, friends, and faith, we are never really alone.
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"... it’s a marvelous read for anyone who enjoys stories about the Arctic or learning about Inuit culture. His writing is superb, making me feel as I did when I first read Jack London’s stories set in the Arctic or Dan Simmons’ The Terror. This book is that good."
- Jack Magnus, Readers' Favorite 5-Star Review
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"The Arctic setting for this hero’s quest story is unusual, making it stand out from many other adventure tales... the briskly paced adventure and crisp writing is undeniably appealing, as in an evocative description of Sedna’s guards, who have “a long-legged crab wrapped around their mouths and face, revealing only their eyes and the bridge of their noses.”
- Kirkus Reviews
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"Join a boy named Luli as he sets out to find the parents he's never met. Luli & the Northern Lights gives us the magical journey of a boy with strong will and perserverance. The beautiful scenery and talking animals set the scene for a story full of excitement and adventure. From sea witches and shamans to talking seals and lemmings, Luli & the Northern Lights will captivate audiences of all ages."
- Kristi Elizabeth, Seattle Book Review
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