A delightful fantasy mystery for kids seeking magical adventure.Ping, a spirited pixie faery, thought she knew where she belonged - among the dwarves of Nadavir. But her life takes a surprising turn when she discovers she's the long-lost princess of Pixiandria. Before she can wrap her head around this revelation, mysterious strangers whisk her away to her birthplace-a kingdom that's as intriguing as it is unfamiliar.Pixiandria isn't all sparkles and stardust. Her mother, the queen, has vanished, and pixies aren't exactly rolling out the mossy welcome mat. As Ping embarks on a quest to find her mother, she must make tough choices and confront her own fears. Along the way, she learns the importance of loyalty, bravery, and staying true to herself - lessons that will inspire young readers to face their own challenges.Ping's Mystery to Pixiandria will captivate children with its:Enchanting World: From a castle grown inside a tree to a magical library, every page glimmers with wonder.Flourishing Friendships: While her friends from Nadavir set out on a daring rescue mission, Ping befriends other pixies with unique personalities and abilities.Thrilling Twists: Danger lurks around every toadstool. Who can Ping trust?Pixie Dust and Imagination: Kids soar along with Ping, transported to a world full of magic and wonder.This suspenseful sequel to Frigg's Journey to Anasgar, part of the Chronicles of Nadavir series, weaves fantasy with powerful messages about resilience, belonging, and problem-solving. Whether read on its own or as part of the larger series, this book is sure to capture the hearts and minds of young readers. Deb Cushman is the author of fantasy adventure tales for children and teens. She spent her early years reading and listening to stories and writing her own. She wrote, produced, and directed a historical play in the third grade, and in the sixth grade, she amused her classmates with her adventurous spelling-word stories, which often included commercial breaks and songs. Deb is married and has three sons. She loves spending time with her granddaughters, who have inspired her to write stories about strong kids finding their way in the world. Her work in libraries at the elementary, middle, high school, and college levels, assisted her in eventually creating a library in a school of the arts.Deb's short stories have been featured in children's magazines. Her debut middle-grade novel, Frigg's Journey to Anasgar, will be published in September 2022 and is the first book of an exciting new fantasy-adventure series Chronicles of Nadavir.She lives in the Pacific Northwest where the formidable forests, majestic mountains, and blustery beaches provide ample inspiration for fantasy settings. She loves imagining what it would be like to encounter a faery, travel to Narnia, and fight orcs in Middle Earth, so long as she doesn't have to leave her living room.
