Middle Grade - Atthis Arts https://www.atthisarts.com/product-category/middle-grade/ Artistic Indie Fiction Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:07:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/atthisarts.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-Atthis_Favicon_Large-01.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Middle Grade - Atthis Arts https://www.atthisarts.com/product-category/middle-grade/ 32 32 174085560 Wishing Well, Wishing Well https://atthisarts.com/product/wishing-well-wishing-well/ Sun, 27 Oct 2024 20:02:17 +0000 https://www.atthisarts.com/?post_type=product&p=6283 May you find a world full of magic.

Author royalties will be donated to Los Angeles-area efforts dedicated to directly supporting LGBTQIAP+ people in crisis.

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]]> The five princesses of Bellarossa have lost their parents and must now abide under the control of the man responsible. But they have their art. They have each other. And still, they hold on to hope. They do what they can to ease the suffering of their kingdom under an unfeeling King and his cruel Admiral. But when a mysterious Renegade Mage arrives with powers of skill and magic, perhaps—perhaps, there is more that can be done.

Cover Art by Grace P. Fong

In memory and celebration of author Jubilee Cho, 1998-2024.

Accolades

Finalist – 2026 Andre Norton Nebula Award for Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction

Media

Reading by Ava Wu

Wishing Well, Wishing Well coloring sheet

Reviews

“Wishing Well, Wishing Well is a fairy tale for the current day that is both familiar and achingly beautiful; timely, yet everlasting. May we all find a world full of magic.” — Kwame Mbalia, New York Times best-selling author of the Tristan Strong series

“A fantastic story … also so much more than that. This is a tale of embracing your true self, rebelling against injustice, and injecting compassion into everything you do.” — Corinne, Shelf of Pages

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]]> 6283 Descent of Shadows Trilogy Bundle https://atthisarts.com/product/descent-of-shadows-trilogy-bundle/ Thu, 25 Jun 2020 15:16:35 +0000 https://atthisarts.com/?post_type=product&p=2134 The entire Descent of Shadows trilogy. Three paperbacks, includes the e-books.

Book 1: Descent of Shadows
Book 2: Ruins of Light
Book 3: Break of Darkness

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]]> High Fantasy Adventure (Middle Grade)

The Descent of Shadows trilogy: A high fantasy adventure for readers ages 9-12 who like the feel of a big kid fantasy tale, or for any reader who would enjoy an exciting coming of age journey rife with military trials, mysterious magic, and the strength of our common bonds.

The author, Coloradan Ryanne Glenn, has been open about her struggles with depression, and while the books are enjoyed by anyone without reading into these themes, Anna’s story provides the light of hope for readers who may themselves struggle with their own wraiths. It reminds us that together, we are strong, and that there is no magic like our kindness.

“My 13-year-old son said this was his favorite book ever!” ― Reader Sarah, 5 Stars

“My son (age 11) and I both really enjoyed the settings and characters. I would recommend this both to young and old readers.” – Reader Jenna, 5 Stars

“Strong, female characters and unique world-building. Highly recommended.” – Author Linnea Tanner, 5 Stars

Book 1: Descent of Shadows

Descent of Shadows Front Cover

At the heart of her family’s war against the wraith king, Anna makes the only decision she can—to fight back.

Humans have always called the land of Istamba home, yet Roland, King of the Wraiths, is intent on claiming it for himself. When Fort Lieay is attacked, thirteen-year-old Anna Lieay is the only survivor. Distraught from the death of her parents, she makes the dangerous journey to the Sanctuary, the last free human settlement. There, she vows to join the army, despite her age, to help save her home from the wraiths and restore peace to humanity.

Book 2: Ruins of Light

Ruins of Light Front Cover

As a new army of shadowy wraiths attacks her home, Anna must abandon her secluded life—and again face war.

Dark magic spreads across Istamba as a stronger incarnation of wraiths awaken to their powers, led by a new Wraith King even more determined to conquer what Roland did not. Anna, who had hoped never to see war again, leaves her peaceful village life and returns to the battlefield. With her friends at her side, she remains intent to protect humanity from the wraiths’ magic. But this time, the light may not be strong enough to stop the darkness.

Book 3: Break of Darkness

Break of Darkness Front CoverTorn from the promise of a new life, Anna must return to the home that she left—to defeat the wraiths for good.

Darkness is consuming Istamba. After years of fighting the wraiths, Anna finally leaves her broken homeland, hoping to forget her memories of the war. Yet the shadows whisper, and Anna learns the Wraith King Ramiere intends to perform an ancient ritual to destroy humanity. With the final battle looming, Anna tries to fight the demons of her past and push to a brighter future while knowing she may instead become the darkness she’s always fought.

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]]> 2134 Break of Darkness https://atthisarts.com/product/break-of-darkness/ Sat, 20 Jun 2020 17:06:13 +0000 https://atthisarts.com/?post_type=product&p=2122 Torn from the promise of a new life, Anna must return to the home that she left—to defeat the wraiths for good. Darkness is consuming Istamba. After years of fighting the wraiths, Anna finally leaves her broken homeland, hoping to forget her memories of the war. Yet the shadows whisper, and Anna learns the Wraith […]

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]]> Torn from the promise of a new life, Anna must return to
the home that she left—to defeat the wraiths for good.

Darkness is consuming Istamba. After years of fighting the wraiths, Anna finally leaves her broken homeland, hoping to forget her memories of the war. Yet the shadows whisper, and Anna learns the Wraith King Ramiere intends to perform an ancient ritual to destroy humanity. With the final battle looming, Anna tries to fight the demons of her past and push to a brighter future while knowing she may instead become the darkness she’s always fought.

Break of Darkness by Ryanne Glenn, Descent of Shadows Book Three

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]]> 2122 Ruins of Light https://atthisarts.com/product/ruins-of-light/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 00:00:05 +0000 https://atthisarts.com/product/ruins-of-light/ As a new army of shadowy wraiths attacks her home, Anna must abandon her secluded life—and again face war. Dark magic spreads across Istamba as a stronger incarnation of wraiths awaken to their powers, led by a new Wraith King even more determined to conquer what Roland did not. Anna, who had hoped never to […]

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]]> As a new army of shadowy wraiths attacks her home, Anna must abandon her secluded life—and again face war.

Dark magic spreads across Istamba as a stronger incarnation of wraiths awaken to their powers, led by a new Wraith King even more determined to conquer what Roland did not. Anna, who had hoped never to see war again, leaves her peaceful village life and returns to the battlefield. With her friends at her side, she remains intent to protect humanity from the wraiths’ magic. But this time, the light may not be strong enough to stop the darkness.

Ruins of Light by Ryanne Glenn, Descent of Shadows Book Two

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]]> 77 A Spatial Surprise https://atthisarts.com/product/a-spatial-surprise/ Tue, 14 May 2019 00:00:16 +0000 https://atthisarts.com/product/a-spatial-surprise/ Life on Earth is struggling to continue. When a middle schooler, Sidra, is chosen to journey to the planet chosen for Earth’s repopulation, she learns that people-like beings already live there, including her new friend, Tara. The past between both civilizations is rekindled at the Earthlings’ arrival. The two girls, worried for both of their […]

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]]> Life on Earth is struggling to continue. When a middle schooler, Sidra, is chosen to journey to the planet chosen for Earth’s repopulation, she learns that people-like beings already live there, including her new friend, Tara. The past between both civilizations is rekindled at the Earthlings’ arrival. The two girls, worried for both of their planets’ futures, take matters into their own hands.

A Spatial Surprise is an all-ages sci-fi novella about imagination, discovery, and big dreams. Written for middle grade readers, this tale, told by a 12-year-old author, holds just as much charm for adults or for families to read together.

Cover Art: Geneva Bowers

Podcast: author Symthasree Sarojini Koganti discusses A Spatial Surprise on Pondo’s Playground in 2019.

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]]> 79 Descent of Shadows https://atthisarts.com/product/descent-of-shadows/ Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:00:52 +0000 https://atthisarts.com/product/descent-of-shadows/ At the heart of her family’s war against the wraith king, Anna makes the only decision she can—to fight back. Humans have always called the land of Istamba home, yet Roland, King of the Wraiths, is intent on claiming it for himself. When Fort Lieay is attacked, thirteen-year-old Anna Lieay is the only survivor. Distraught […]

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]]> At the heart of her family’s war against the wraith king, Anna makes the only decision she can—to fight back.

Humans have always called the land of Istamba home, yet Roland, King of the Wraiths, is intent on claiming it for himself. When Fort Lieay is attacked, thirteen-year-old Anna Lieay is the only survivor. Distraught from the death of her parents, she makes the dangerous journey to the Sanctuary, the last free human settlement. There, she vows to join the army, despite her age, to help save her home from the wraiths and restore peace to humanity.

Podcast: author Ryanne Glenn discusses Descent of Shadows on Pondo’s Playground in 2018.

Descent of Shadows by Ryanne Glenn

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]]> 84 Foreverafter: An Odd Adventure, Part Three: Run-Away Runaways https://atthisarts.com/product/foreverafter-runaways/ Sat, 01 Sep 2018 04:00:44 +0000 https://atthisarts.com/?post_type=product&p=252 Audrey (she prefers Odd) lives in a perpetual state of boredom. She tries to keep busy with small jobs around town and by listening to stories of adventure from a boy in the travelling circus—her only friend Kite. But Odd has always had one thought in her head: I want to go on my own adventure. […]

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]]> Audrey (she prefers Odd) lives in a perpetual state of boredom. She tries to keep busy with small jobs around town and by listening to stories of adventure from a boy in the travelling circus—her only friend Kite. But Odd has always had one thought in her head: I want to go on my own adventure.

Part Three: Run-Away Runaways

There is more to the forest inhabitants than first appeared! Betrayal turns friends against each other as secret plans are put into motion that may destroy the Nightlands. Odd’s fractured group may not prevail as their Nightlands adventure races toward an exciting conclusion.

Foreverafter by K.J. Quint

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]]> 252 Foreverafter: An Odd Adventure, Part Two: Guardians https://atthisarts.com/product/foreverafter-guardians/ Sat, 01 Sep 2018 04:00:10 +0000 https://atthisarts.com/?post_type=product&p=249 Audrey (she prefers Odd) lives in a perpetual state of boredom. She tries to keep busy with small jobs around town and by listening to stories of adventure from a boy in the travelling circus—her only friend Kite. But Odd has always had one thought in her head: I want to go on my own adventure. […]

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]]> Audrey (she prefers Odd) lives in a perpetual state of boredom. She tries to keep busy with small jobs around town and by listening to stories of adventure from a boy in the travelling circus—her only friend Kite. But Odd has always had one thought in her head: I want to go on my own adventure.

Part Two: Guardians

Odd’s new powers wreak havoc for Kite as clues of a family connection emerge within the magical Nightlands. With the help of their new companions, Kite must protect them both as Odd attempts to understand and control her strange new abilities while searching for answers about her missing father.

Foreverafter by K.J. Quint

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]]> 249 Foreverafter: An Odd Adventure https://atthisarts.com/product/foreverafter-an-odd-adventure/ Sat, 01 Sep 2018 04:00:03 +0000 https://atthisarts.com/product/foreverafter-an-odd-adventure/ Audrey (she prefers Odd) lives in a perpetual state of boredom. She tries to keep busy with small jobs around town and by listening to stories of adventure from a boy in the travelling circus—her only friend, Kite. But Odd has always had one thought in her head: I want to go on my own adventure. […]

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]]> Audrey (she prefers Odd) lives in a perpetual state of boredom. She tries to keep busy with small jobs around town and by listening to stories of adventure from a boy in the travelling circus—her only friend, Kite. But Odd has always had one thought in her head: I want to go on my own adventure.

Odd’s wish finally comes true as a flying island appears over the town and whisks her and Kite away to a far-off place, into a forest of the magical Nightlands where mystic creatures and magical folk roam. It’s up to Audrey and Kite to learn the strange workings of this new world in order to find their way home.

This is the complete Foreverafter: An Odd Adventure story, consisting of:

    • Part One: Crash Landers

(A 2016 MIPA Book Awards finalist)

  • Part Two: Guardians
  • Part Three: Run-Away Runaways

Foreverafter by K.J. Quint

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]]> 86 Foreverafter: An Odd Adventure, Part One: Crash Landers https://atthisarts.com/product/foreverafter-crash-landers/ Sun, 01 Apr 2018 04:00:36 +0000 https://atthisarts.com/?post_type=product&p=245 Finalist – 2016 Midwest Independent Publishers Association (MIPA) Book Awards for Fiction: Total Book Design Audrey (she prefers Odd) lives in a perpetual state of boredom. She tries to keep busy with small jobs around town and by listening to stories of adventure from a boy in the travelling circus—her only friend Kite. But Odd […]

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]]> Finalist – 2016 Midwest Independent Publishers Association (MIPA) Book Awards for Fiction: Total Book Design

Audrey (she prefers Odd) lives in a perpetual state of boredom. She tries to keep busy with small jobs around town and by listening to stories of adventure from a boy in the travelling circus—her only friend Kite. But Odd has always had one thought in her head: I want to go on my own adventure.

Part One: Crash Landers

Odd’s wish finally comes true as a flying island appears over the town and whisks her and Kite away to a far-off place, into a forest of the magical Nightlands where mystic creatures and magical folk roam. It’s up to Audrey and Kite to learn the strange workings of this new world in order to find their way home.

Foreverafter by K.J. Quint

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