Scorched (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Sprig and Spark Publishing, 2025
- Softcover
- New
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Paperback. Blistering heat waves scorch Cedarville, rivers vanish, and smoke smothers the sky. When four teens are pulled through a portal into the Amiverse, a realm mysteriously connected to their own, they discover that both worlds are being consumed by the same relentless drought. Guided by Orin, the Steward, the group learns that Malrick, a fallen guardian, has cut off the life-giving flow of Mote, the energy that sustains every living thing. To restore balance and save both realms, they must face Ember Wolves, navigate a thorn maze, and uncover the truth behind the spreading corruption.Scorched is a fast-paced fantasy written in Hi-Lo style for readers ages 10-18 at an AR 3.5 level. Designed for struggling and reluctant readers, this short novel features concise chapters, accessible vocabulary, and nonstop action that build reading confidence while keeping older readers engaged. Themes of courage, teamwork, and environmental responsibility make Scorched ideal for classroom or independent reading. It is the first book in the Amiverse Chronicles, a three-part fantasy adventure that explores the link between magic and our changing world. Four teens enter the Amiverse to stop a fallen guardian before drought and heat waves destroy both worlds. Scorched is a Hi-Lo fantasy at AR 3.5 (grade 3.5) with quick action and accessible language for struggling readers. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…
Seller Inventory # 9781069189912
- Title
- Scorched (Paperback)
- Author
- Morgan Fenn
- Publisher
- Sprig and Spark Publishing
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 106918991X
- ISBN 13
- 9781069189912
A thrilling Hi‑Lo fantasy for teens, written at a grade 3.5 reading level with fast‑paced action, shorter chapters, and accessible language that keeps readers turning pages.
Hi‑Lo (High Interest, Low Readability) books are designed for readers between the ages of 10 - 15 who crave exciting, age‑appropriate stories but benefit from simpler text and a more approachable structure. Scorched combines epic fantasy themes with short chapters, clear language, and nonstop momentum, making it perfect for developing or reluctant readers.
The fires never stop. The rivers have run dry. Four teens are about to discover their dying hometown is only half the story.
In Cedarville, summer has become unbearable. Choking smoke fills the air, relentless heat crushes the town, and the riverbed lies cracked and dry. For Ava, Emily, Jayden, and Rohan, the only escape is a hidden cave.
When Jayden plays a haunting melody on his harmonica, something impossible happens. An ancient fossilized root in the cave floor begins to glow with strange light. The air hums, winds swirl violently around them, and everything goes black.
They wake up in the Amiverse, a strange reflection of their world, but far worse. Toxic smoke fills the sky, trees stand dead and gray, and a chilling silence hangs over everything. Soon they learn a terrifying truth: what happens in this world directly affects their own. If the Amiverse dies, Cedarville dies with it.
They meet Orin, Steward of the Amiverse, and his raven Quill, who reveal the grim truth. Malrick, once a protector, has twisted life itself. He has poisoned Mote, the source of creation, into Murk, a spreading corruption that seeps into everything. Even the Ember Wolves, once proud guardians, now prowl as his red‑eyed hunters.
Armed with magical tools, the four friends must cross burnt forests, survive the deadly Thorn Maze, and seek the fading Spirit Tree before the last of the Amiverse’s power is gone. Every choice carries a cost. Every battle tests their courage.
Scorched delivers a complete, satisfying adventure that builds reading confidence while fueling imagination. Filled with emotion, magic, and high stakes, Scorched is told in a format that feels achievable and exciting. It inspires readers to keep turning pages and believe in their own ability to finish a story. Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and any teen ready to reconnect with the joy of reading.
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