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​The Silver Scepter (Book 1): Little Miss Deirdre Heart’s idyllic childhood comes to an end after she accidentally runs away from home, accidentally steals a chocolate cake, and accidentally finds a missing hoard of treasure. A new friend, an orphan with a wooden sword, is who she should either thank or blame for the trouble she finds.

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The Skyrunner’s Captain (Book 2): While the New Sovereigns of Elderland fight for peace through control, Victriina Perkins becomes entangled in an ever-growing web of tumult that leads her to a pirate ship with wings. Guiding or driving Victriina’s path is a young thief who appears to help her steal a library book.

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The Stone King (Book 3): Prince Kenaan prepares to undertake a set of Trials that will prove he is worthy of being King. But, when divine intervention makes him question all that he believes, he finds that the seeming loyalty of those closest to him may be leading danger ever closer.

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The Tales from Elderland series evokes elements of classic coming of age literature while catering to a variety of audiences. Mankowski's innovative story and characters comes with enough complexity to leave readers wanting more.