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Sparkslingers
Deret Day’s got spark. Lots of it. He always knows exactly what to do. It’s his gift, and it makes him stand out in his dreary little town of Median. But when he is led to find a mysterious book about clouds, his “just fine” life is headed for so much more.
Recruited into an atmospherically diverse team of heroic Sparkslingers, Deret’s natural ability to wield positive energy leads him into a turbulent world in the clouds. There, he encounters Dusk Dragons, Storm Ponies, and countless other magical creatures. Soon, he will discover what really goes on in the sky to make weather happen.
Charged with the responsibility of maintaining balance on Earth, the Sparkslinger team must battle the sludge – a sentient black fog designed to sap life from the living. Its latest target – Deret’s tiny hometown. Together, the Sparkslingers believe they have what it takes to win, they’ll just have to survive the most epic storm in a generation to do it.
/’spärk/: The vital force that nourishes and propels life; the inner element within all living things that initiates drive, desire, and longing; that which makes one want.
Recruited into an atmospherically diverse team of heroic Sparkslingers, Deret’s natural ability to wield positive energy leads him into a turbulent world in the clouds. There, he encounters Dusk Dragons, Storm Ponies, and countless other magical creatures. Soon, he will discover what really goes on in the sky to make weather happen.
Charged with the responsibility of maintaining balance on Earth, the Sparkslinger team must battle the sludge – a sentient black fog designed to sap life from the living. Its latest target – Deret’s tiny hometown. Together, the Sparkslingers believe they have what it takes to win, they’ll just have to survive the most epic storm in a generation to do it.
/’spärk/: The vital force that nourishes and propels life; the inner element within all living things that initiates drive, desire, and longing; that which makes one want.
284 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 1, 2024
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May 30, 2025
Fascinating story concepts. Enjoyed the atmospheric world Julie creates and the dynamic team of earth and sky beings that are charged with maintaining weather balance in both worlds. Sheena, the Frost Fox, was definitely my favorite character! ;) I can imagine Middle Grade readers gravitating to this storyline. Hoping there will be a Sparkslingers-Cloud City #2 coming soon!
March 8, 2024
What a fun adventure Julie is taking us on in the world of Spark Slingers. She has created wonderfully strong characters in her skybounds, earthbound beings, and all the fantastical animals that live amongst them. I can't wait to see what Wayfare and Deret get into as this series grows! Well done Julie Christen.
January 28, 2024
Holy Ozone
This book was so good. Julie is very creative with her stories. I was sucked in after the first chapter. I couldn't put it down. Such an adventure with a pleasant ending. Can't wait for the next book.
This book was so good. Julie is very creative with her stories. I was sucked in after the first chapter. I couldn't put it down. Such an adventure with a pleasant ending. Can't wait for the next book.
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