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The Branches of Verdalis: The First Branch
The Branches of Verdalis
Four children arrive at school camp expecting hiking trails, canoe races, and campfire stories.
Instead, they discover Verdalis.
Hidden beyond the forest lies the Tree of Life, an ancient force that keeps the natural world in balance. Guarded by the mysterious spirit Omay, Verdalis has survived for centuries until now.
Four sacred branches have been stolen.
As strange signs begin appearing around the camp, Alric, Liora, Theo, and Mira are drawn into a secret world of ancient magic, glowing emerald amulets, and elemental powers beyond anything they imagined.
Chosen to help restore what has been lost, the four friends must learn to control earth, air, fire, and water while facing dangers hidden deep within the wild.
The branches are calling, and the balance of the Earth depends on them.
An unforgettable middle grade fantasy adventure filled with elemental magic, friendship, courage, and the wonder of nature.
Four children arrive at school camp expecting hiking trails, canoe races, and campfire stories.
Instead, they discover Verdalis.
Hidden beyond the forest lies the Tree of Life, an ancient force that keeps the natural world in balance. Guarded by the mysterious spirit Omay, Verdalis has survived for centuries until now.
Four sacred branches have been stolen.
As strange signs begin appearing around the camp, Alric, Liora, Theo, and Mira are drawn into a secret world of ancient magic, glowing emerald amulets, and elemental powers beyond anything they imagined.
Chosen to help restore what has been lost, the four friends must learn to control earth, air, fire, and water while facing dangers hidden deep within the wild.
The branches are calling, and the balance of the Earth depends on them.
An unforgettable middle grade fantasy adventure filled with elemental magic, friendship, courage, and the wonder of nature.
288 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 10, 2026
About the author
Asena England
3 booksAsena England is a Turkish-British-Australian author from Melbourne, Victoria. Her debut sci-fi romance novella, TENGRI, explores love and choice in an AI-driven future. She previously self-published the children’s book Orange Pips and most recently released The Branches of Verdalis: The First Branch, the first instalment in her middle-grade fantasy series, The Verdalis Chronicles.
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