Young Adult Books

Exploring the Realm of Jyndari — The vale for Summerfest was on the boundary of the village, set against the backdrop of Veryn Falls, a waterfall that plummeted steeply from the heights of the Ryvyn Mountains. Splashing from hundreds of feet above, Veryn Falls’ crystalline waters were cushioned by a multitude of moss covered bastions and…

Story excerpt for the April issue — Be sure to read the following post before continuing with the current post: The Veritas Newspaper Publications My high school newspaper publicationrobinnemesszeghy.medium.com NOTE: I have made no changes or edits to the below text; it remains as it was when it was published back in 2012. …

Excerpt from Chapter 9: Chimpu & Pandu — A rustling sound from the trees caught my attention. Within moments, it was amplified by a chittering noise. Then, right before my eyes, two furry, monkey-like creatures with long scraggy tails and bright red bottoms scampered down onto the grass. They were the same figures I had seen earlier but…

Excerpt from Chapter 10: The Appeal of the Sourcebook — “I see you’ve taken to the honey drink,” Buddha said, rubbing his tummy and letting out a loud burp. “only those with a unique genetic code from the Old World Tribes can digest it.” I pondered over Buddha’s words as he took another sip. Of course, it made perfect sense…

Are you ready for some Black Girl Magic? Check out these Fantasy novels featuring Black girls. I know I would have loved the fantasy genre much more had these books been available when I was a kid. There is a mix of Young Adult and Middle-Grade novels on this list. …

An Introduction to an Epic Young Adult Fantasy — The story of Dark Fey is set in the fantasy realm of Jyndari, a world of beauty, magic, Light and Darkness. It is peopled by Feyfolk, winged beings the size of any human who are born with gifts of telepathy, empathy and sometimes magic. …