Look out! A new book is coming Tuesday, March 3rd!
I have to mention Silvera the dire wolf again. Did I say she also has magic powers? Due to drinking the alchemist’s potion, she can fly, create constellations, and make fire.
There are other animals with magic powers, but one is gifted by Elohim, the great Creator God, while the other was changed by alchemist chemistry. You have to read the story to find out which one.
They’re Chidike the Medicine Primate and Oma the Owl, both talking animals and each with their own special feats.
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Chidike is a grouch, but he’s a help to his friends, especially as he’s gifted in medicines. He can also fly.
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Oma is a grandmotherly type who can call you “dearie.” She can fling fire from her wings.
What are the themes in my story? Justice, kindness, and being comfortable in your own skin. The story also shows resilience against bullies, as well as being okay with not being superhuman. There’s a part in the story where Silvera loses her magic, and it seems that her only talent now is making art on pumpkins. She uses her teeth and claws to make scratch marks on the pumpkin’s surface, forming a picture. After this happens . . . well, here’s a scene from the book.
The group marched on, and the pumpkins gave way to bare grass and sporadic bushes. Nan hobbled up to Silvera’s side and said, “You know, you’re still talented, even without your magic. Imagine the kind of pictures you can make with human hands.”
In other words, one doesn’t need magic powers to be gifted.
Note: Are you on Goodreads? Be sure to like Of Dangers and Dreams there.
K.A. Ramstad 