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Amelia Moon and

The Sundance Shadow

The Sundance Shadow isn't just a local legend anymore—it's hunting thirteen-year-old Amelia Moon.

Her nightmares are bleeding into reality. Darkness from her dreams now stalks the streets of her quiet Wyoming town, growing bolder with each passing day.

With her quirky best friend Veyla, Amelia races to uncover the Shadow's hunger. Forbidden secrets, long-buried, surface fast—with every clue pointing to one impossible truth: her cryptic family history holds the key.

In a world where ancient powers hide behind small-town legends, Amelia must decide: keep running from the spreading darkness, or turn and face what she was born to become.

Even if it means being rejected by the light she is destined to carry.

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  • “Amelia Moon & the Sundance Shadow is a magical, fast-moving adventure that fans of Harry Potter and Percy Jackson will instantly connect with. The story weaves a world of mystery, magic, and relatable characters, making it fun and hard to put down…”

    – Shackles P., Goodreads Reviewer

  • “If you’re a fan of Percy Jackson and love stories where ordinary kids discover extraordinary secrets, Amelia Moon…is an enchanting read that will sweep you into a world of magic, mystery, and high-stakes adventure.”

    – Joni W., Goodreads Reviewer

  • “As a mom of two young girls, I’m always on the lookout for books that are not only entertaining but also empowering—and Amelia Moon & the Sundance Shadow is exactly that!”

    – Linda L., Goodreads Reviewer

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  • Blending modern small-town life in Sundance, Wyoming, with ancient mysteries and a local legend that twists into real danger. It's a grounded fantasy adventure with emotional stakes around grief, belonging, and family secrets—ideal for fans of mythology-meets-modern-world stories like Percy Jackson.

  • Recommended for ages 10–14 (upper middle grade to early young adult). Perfect for readers who enjoy adventurous fantasy with mystery, family heritage, mild peril, emotional depth (grief and belonging), and no graphic violence or romance—similar to the early books in Percy Jackson or Harry Potter.

  • Yes! This is Book 1 in a planned multi-book series. It focuses on Amelia discovering her lineage and her destiny—setting up future books that will explore more about her grandparents' past, Professor Humboldt's full backstory, the other Sage bloodlines, 52-Blue whale connections, and Kraxen's deeper motivations.

  • If you love epic tales of young heroes discovering hidden destinies, ancient secrets, powerful artifacts, loyal friendships, and thrilling battles against darkness—like the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling, Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan, Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend, Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger, or The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani—Amelia Moon and the Sundance Shadow delivers the same heart-pounding wonder with a fresh twist on family heritage, ancient wisdom, and Atlantean technology in a small-town setting.

  • Short answer: Yes! If you love Harry Potter's mix of hidden destiny, powerful artifacts, ancient mysteries, and fighting darkness with friends and heart, Amelia Moon and the Sundance Shadow delivers a similar magical adventure.

    Longer answer: It's not a direct clone—there's no wizard school or wands; instead, it's grounded in modern small-town America with sci-fi/fantasy fusion. This makes it feel fresh, like a blend of Harry Potter's wonder + Percy Jackson's mythology + A Wrinkle in Time's cosmic/family vibes. As Book 1 in a series, it plants seeds without resolving everything—similar to how early Harry Potter books build toward larger arcs.

  • Yes! Fans of Percy Jackson will love Amelia Moon and the Sundance Shadow. It captures the thrill of discovering a hidden destiny, battling ancient darkness with friends, and uncovering family secrets—blending modern life with ancient mysteries, powerful artifacts, and heartfelt adventure. Think demigod quests meets Atlantean heritage in a small-town Wyoming setting.

    This makes it a strong comp alongside Nevermoor, Keeper of the Lost Cities, or other "books like Percy Jackson" lists.

  • Yes, Amelia Moon and the Sundance Shadow shares strong similarities with Jessica Townsend's Nevermoor series (starting with Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow), making it a great fit for readers who love Nevermoor's blend of wonder, destiny-driven adventure, emotional depth, and magical discovery. Both books deliver that same sense of a young protagonist uncovering a hidden heritage and stepping into a larger, wondrous world while facing personal and supernatural threats.

  • No heavy romance or mature themes—focus is on friendship, family bonds, adventure, and coming-of-age destiny. Mild peril includes supernatural threats and near-death moments, but it's handled sensitively for ages 10–14, much like the early Percy Jackson or Nevermoor books.

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