The Scepter of the Snowy Land

About the Book

This gripping episode is the second in the series and the sequel to Legend of the Red Ruby. Having found the red ruby, Ava is living a much more comfortable life. Yet, she continues to miss her dear mother terribly. Loading up her trusty camel Sandstorm, Ava and her best friend, Mohammad, set off on a brand new quest to find the mysterious scepter. Legend has it that the scepter possesses enough magical power to bring lost loved ones back from the spirit world. Ava is more than willing to try anything to see her mother safely returned, but nothing is ever easy on a journey into the dangers of the unknown. This new adventure to a magical world is filled with dark myths, perilous challenges and bamboozling riddles every step of the way. Will Ava succeed in finding the scepter of the Snowy Land … or will she perish in the chilly Snowy Land?

About the Author

Lara is a ten-year-old aspiring writer and a medal winner from the University of New South Wales for excellence in English. Her first book, Legend of the Red Ruby (2014), won praise from young people and adults alike.