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Carla Kessler

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in NYC, The United States

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https://carlakesslerauthor.com/

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Children's, Fantasy, Fiction

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C.S Lewis, Frank Baum, Robert Heinlein, Ray Bradbury, Barbara Kingsolv ...more

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Carla Kessler graduated from elementary school living through her favorite fantasy characters, you know —the ones who were going to save the world—to participating in civil rights protests in high school, until she found the place that truly empowered her—educating the next generation through the gift of music and writing. Also a cellist, gardener, and now author, she aspires to impassion those just starting on this same journey.

Read how the fanciful creatures and plants of Terracolina empower a young Thomas to make a difference in his real world.

Kindle ebook available now on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3E85FN3 ...more

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	Terracolina: A Place to Belong (The Terracolina Trilogy Book 1) by Carla Kessler (Goodreads Author), Richard Kessler (Illustrator) 4.80 avg rating — 45 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Esperanza: Chasing Hope (The Terracolina Trilogy Book 2) by Carla Kessler (Goodreads Author), Richard Kessler (illustrator) 4.71 avg rating — 14 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sajaterra: Finding Home (The Terracolina Trilogy Book 3) by Carla Kessler (Goodreads Author), Richard Kessler (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 7 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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