Shimmer

Strong protagonists of both genders face friendship, decision-making, and morality Kora, a powerful genie and the heir to the Genesian throne, is suddenly banished to Earth to keep her safe after her homeland is threatened. Meanwhile, everything is going wrong in David's life on Earth. When he accidentally summons Kora from her globe, his whole world is turned upside-down, and her magic powers might just be the solution to the chaos. But commanding a genie is notoriously tricky—especially when she's also an angry teenage girl. Unable to part from each other, and with their loved ones in danger, Kora and David discover that the best way to help themselves is to first help each other. This topical tale deals with contemporary adolescent issues and features an interesting character dynamic. Kora is a powerful genie sent away against her will. Her homeland is threatened and shes been banished to earth for her own safety. Davids life is in chaos and Kora might be just what he needs. But commanding a genie is notoriously trickyespecially when shes also an angry teenage girl. Unable to move more than 100 metres apart, and with their loved ones in danger, Kora and David must learn that the best way of helping themselves is to first help each other. Praise for the book Shimmer is a fun, touching and easy-to-read book for younger readers of both genders, with something in it for everyone. Junior Books+Publishing Her Homeland In Danger, Genie Kora Is Sent To Earth For Safety Where She Is Discovered By David, A Boy Whose World Is In Chaos, But What Begins As A Contentious Relationship Turns Into One Where Both Realize They Need Each Other To Succeed.