The Book of Storms

Written by Ruth Hatfield · Illustrated by Greg Call

Book #1 in the The Book of Storms Trilogy series

A boy must unravel a magical mystery to find his missing family.

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384 pages· 72,951 words· Est. 10 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Danny wakes to an empty house and a newfound ability to hear a tree's thoughts. With his family missing, he embarks on a perilous quest to uncover the secrets of the Book of Storms. Facing fears and battling dark forces, Danny races against time to rescue his loved ones. Can he confront the sinister Sammael and unlock the truth before it's too late?

From the publisher

Eleven-year-old Danny O’Neill has never been what you’d call adventurous. But when he wakes the morning after a storm to find his house empty, his parents gone, and himself able to hear the thoughts of a dying tree, he has no choice but to set out on a quest to find answers. He soon learns that the enigmatic Book of Storms holds the key to what he seeks . . . but unraveling its mysteries won’t be easy. If he wants to find his family, he’ll have to face his worst fears, battle terrifyingly powerful enemies, and confront a shadowy and demonic figure: Sammael.This powerfully written debut reveals a world where magic seamlessly intertwines with the everyday and nothing is black and white. For Danny, the only certain thing is that time is running out . . . and he must hurry if he wants to rescue everything he holds dear.

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