California Author Releases Magical Fantasy Adventure Chapbook, Jenny and the Hummingbird Faeries

Dec. 26, 2012 - PRLog -- California Author Releases Magical Fantasy Adventure Chapbook Entitled, Jenny and the Hummingbird Faeries

California author releases new magical adventure novel, Jenny and the Hummingbird Faeries. This new work is a fantasy chapter book for preteens and teen readers featuring the 12-year-old tomboy Jenny, who befriends the magical Hummingbird Faeries of Catalina Island.

Jenny Mirland is chosen by the Hummingbird Faeries to defend their ancient home hidden in the hills of Catalina Island. She must find the source of the deadly Black Globs that invade the Faeries magnificent crystal encrusted ‘Chine’ while stopping the ravages of the Blood Blossom Trees from destroying her islands fragile ecology. One dark -magic man stands in her way, the sinister Dex Cobben.

In her amazing quest she is aided by her shaggy pet cat, Ms. Po, who instructs her in the ways of magic. Jenny soon discovers her own identity as a White Witch. In this wondrous journey Jenny, Ms. Po, the Faerie Pim and Hummingbird Rhen, risk all to thwart Cobben’s evil plan. Victorious in one battle, Jenny must overcome her deepest fear to confront the last Black Glob. In a fierce fight a tragic loss shocks Jenny- and a surprise secret is revealed.

Book Information:

Jenny and the Hummingbird Faeries

Author: S.R. Zales

Publisher:  Dog Ear Publishing

ISBN: 978-1457513305

Published: September 2012

Pages: 152

About the Author:

S.R. Zales was born in Cleveland, Ohio. At the age of five he arrived by train in California where he now resides. A graduate of Loyola University his greatest experience was duplicating Huck Finn's raft adventure on the Mississippi River. Work, marriage, two children and numerous pet cats occupied his life as he wrote every day. He developed this book with his six grandchildren and twelve great nieces and nephews in mind. He is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBW), The Independent Writers of Southern California, and the Greater Los Angeles Writers Society (Glaws).

For more information, review copies, or interviews please contact the author at:

S.R. Zales

E-mail: stan_renee33@msn.com

Website: http://www.srzales.com

Jenny and the Hummingbird Faeries is available for purchase online through the author's website, from the publisher, Amazon.com, BN.com, and other online retailers. Bookstores should contact Ingram for wholesale orders.