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Children of the Elementi: First Contact, a coming of age, fantasy adventure. Kindle Edition

by Ceri Clark (Author), Ceridwen Hughson (Author), Alison DeLuca (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 out of 5 stars 16 ratings

From the ashes of an ancient empire, five must save the future.

In the world of Eleria, young Elementi heirs were sent to Earth as infants to escape a violent coup. Now teenager Jake discovers he is the son of the murdered High King Malo Omnax and destined to reunite the five Elementi families.

Jake is thrust into an adventure when Mirim, an Elementi from the Air family, who reveals his true identity and brings him back to Eleria. As Jake learns to wield his power over the four elements, he joins Mirim and other gifted Elementi teens to overthrow the usurper Emperor Aras.

From the depths of the lost Citadel to the raging seas, Jake leads the fight against Aras’ demonic army. But the key to victory lies within Jake himself—he must embrace his full potential as a Spirit Elemental. Only then can he rally the people, defeat the evil Emperor, and take his rightful place as High King.

Children of the Elementi is an enthralling fantasy adventure novel perfect for young adult fans of magic and epic journeys of self-discovery.

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  1. Reading age
    8 - 18 years
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    287 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    October 4, 2013
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elementi heirs must team up to save their kingdom
Children of the Element
Accidental Immortal
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3.8 out of 5 stars 16
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Genre Sci-fi/Fantasy Sci-fi/Fantasy Romance
Main location Earth/Eleria Earth/Duat Aberystwyth, Wales
Age aimed at: 16+ 16+ 8-18+
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"Must Read YA Fantasy!!" jwitt33
"Interesting fantasy story with a healthy dose of sci-fi thrown in!" Jaymikal
"I really enjoyed this book and would't hesitate giving it to any young adults to read." Meg Lamey
"YA Fantasy that is age appropriate!" Lisa F. "Bookworm Lisa
"A creative spin on 'elemental power' lore" Steven B "fanuvmxpx
Reviewed by Academi Critique ServiceI found the plot compulsive. I simply had to read on to find out what happened. In the most complimentary sense of the phrase: it was a genuine page-turner.
Reviewed by Lit Amri for Readers' Favorite
5 starsIn Children of the Elementi (Elerian Chronicles Book 1) by Ceri Clark, the Magi had killed the heads of four of the five great Elementi families, including the High-King, Malo Omnax. Malo's wife, Nuin, managed to escape. With the help of Ariel, the Air Queen, she sent her infant child and the other children to Earth. Fast forward to the present world where readers are introduced to Jake, who has been living with his aunt and uncle since his parents passed away.

Jake could almost hear people thoughts, and his mind reading ability is becoming more prominently recently. His ability leads to the hidden document about his adoption, a letter from his late parents and a mysterious crystal pendant. The adventure starts when Jake wears the pendant, which alerts Mirim, the caretaker of the mysterious Citadel that hosts the dying crystal mind of the Matrix. Her air power is the only link to the old world. Now they must unite all the Elementi children to defeat their enemy and reclaim their rights.

The world-building includes the interesting use of nature's elements as power; red for fire, green for earth, yellow for air and blue for water. The simple yet engaging prose is faultless. Jake, Mirim, Kiera, Shenella and Karl are the kind of characters a reader could happily follow over several volumes (I favor Karl for his wittiness). Even though the story is perfectly tailored for a younger demographic, as an adult I found it an enjoyable read. All in all, Children of the Elementi is a solid debut for this sci-fi fantasy series, a commendable work from Clark.

About the Author

Ceri Clark was born and brought up in Aberystwyth, Wales in the UK. After a brief flirt with the UK Ministry of Defence, a cruise ship and a waxworks museum, she spent years working as a Librarian in private and public libraries which has given her a love of stories and books she hopes to pass on to her son.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00FNXSZTC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lycan Books in association with Myrddin Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 4, 2013
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.8 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 287 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 18 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 out of 5 stars 16 ratings

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Ceri Clark

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Greetings from the endlessly damp but occasionally magical shores of Wales! Yep, that's where I call home. Ever wondered where dragons go for a vacation? Well, sometimes they drop by our hills. And the weather? Let's just say it's a never-ending topic, mostly because it's always raining.

In my attempts to dodge the Welsh drizzle (an art form, really), I've written a bunch of stuff. Helpful guides like A Simpler Guide to Gmail and A Simpler Guide to Calibre. I love helping people, but my heart yearns for the stuff you can't quite see—magic blending with reality, ancient ghosts whispering secrets through time, strange colonies in outer space. My stories, like Children of the Elementi and Accidental Immortal, are all about wild adventures, occasional dragon mishaps, and a fair bit of peril thrown in for good measure.

And if you're into ghostly romances, I've dipped my toes into those shadowy waters too. Check out Whispers of the Past for a taste of love beyond the grave. Spectres, romance... you get the picture!

If puzzles are your jam, then I've got some treats for you. I tend to make educational puzzle books about historical periods because, well, history fascinates me. I've created variety puzzle books about the Ancient Greeks, to the terrifying Tudors. They are so fun to make and I hope you enjoy solving them!

In my day-to-day, when I'm not scribbling or dodging raindrops, I escape into the fantastical worlds spun by fellow fantasy and sci-fi wordsmiths. Plus, there's the occasional movie binge—got to keep things balanced, right? There's something utterly delightful about a hot cuppa and a story that whisks you off to galaxies far away or ancient lands lost in time. Yep, I'm a geek.

So, fancy joining me on this whirlwind adventure? Grab a cuppa, cosy up, and let's dive into the magic together.

Catch you in the pages,

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  • Gypsy M
    4.0 out of 5 stars Earth, Air, Fire, Water, High King!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2016
    Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Heart! Yes, you could hear me singing the Captain Planet theme each time Miriam so much as mentioned the elements. (Not to mention the crystals that each of the kids had to focus their powers were very akin to the rings that the kids in Captain Planet used to focus their element powers, too). It also reminded me of the anime Avatar: The Last Airbender. But then commanding the elements seems to be a common theme nowadays. The story itself was a fun read, solid adventure, and would appeal to both boys as well as girls (if not more to boys since the strongest female character was bossy and irritating). I did adore the imagination that went into creating the underwater dwelling of the Mer-people. The largest issue I had with this was the constant explaining of things and over-complicated rules of the magic of the fantasy world and the fact that the characters were either good or bad. There was no middle ground or having a character grow and change sides or crumble under pressure and turn to a different side. There was also really no wondering if a character was going to go good since the evil people were all obviously evil -but then I suppose that might be expected of the intended young audience, but who would most likely bore fast with the over technical explanations, but they’d definitely have gotten a kick out of the scene of Jake just discovering his power, and most certainly the fighting near the end).
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  • Connie J. Jasperson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing and Original melding of Sci-fi and Fantasy
    Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2013
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    In Children of the Elementi, UK author Ceri Clark has written a modern fantasy that manages to create a place in today's world for magic.

    This story starts out with action-packed adventure and does not quit until the end. The twists and turns are quite unexpected, but all are well written and make complete sense. The powers and abilities that the characters have are not unlimited. There are rules and consequences for using that power and using it draws the notice of the Magi. This creates the tension and keeps the plot moving at a fast gallop.

    Jake's parents passed away, and he is living with his aunt and uncle; a situation that is less than ideal as his uncle is not a nice man. Jake knows that he can do some things that are akin to magic, but he keeps his knowledge close to himself. His ability to read minds has been both a blessing and a curse; and he has some control over fire. One day he reads in his Aunt's mind that he was actually adopted. When he searches their home for the papers that prove this, he also finds a crystal on a chain that is from his birth parents.

    Jake has excellent skills with the internet, but when he puts the crystal around his neck his ability to use the internet is transformed exponentially. An incident occurs at school during which he inadvertently uses his powers. This alerts Mirrim, who has been looking for him, to get him to safety. With Mirrim, Jake embarks on a series of adventures that will eventually reunite him with all four of the other Children of the Elementi.

    I love the basis of Clark's universe, and the logic that went into creating it. The Elementi originally gained their powers through a close association with an immense, crystalline power source called the Matrix. This is a creation of an even older society and is, among other things, an uber-internet created from living crystal. The Matrix has access to an immense knowledge base and gains knowledge at every opportunity. It is linked to certain crystals that each of the hidden children can use. Members of the Elementi can tap into the Matrix with their minds and have other unique powers related to their family's particular element that they can use IF they know how. This melding of science fiction with magic is both intriguing and original.
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  • Avid Reader
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Premise
    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2016
    With a mixture of science fiction and fantasy, children with special power that are enhanced through contact with specific crystals must face several challenges to save children lost between two worlds. The plot is a bit rushed as they move from crisis to crisis. This limited how well the characters develop and opened the story to skepticisms. Youth looking for a quick read and a little adventure will enjoy the ingenuous characters.
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  • matt1616
    1.0 out of 5 stars indie book
    Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2011
    I thought the description of this book sounded promising, and the other reviews weren't bad, so I bought the ePub version of this book from Kobo for 3 bucks. I didn't realize at the time that this book was independently published.

    I think the book had a lot of potential in its characters, story line, and elemental magic system. But the execution was very rushed and honestly just read like something written by a high-schooler. If each sentence was expanded to 3 or 4 sentences, it might help.

    Going forward, I'll probably be looking to make sure that the e-books I purchase have been put out by a real publisher. As they've vetted, edited, and invested in the material, I know I'll be buying something at a certain level of quality.

    To the author: I think the book has a lot of potential, and I would totally encourage you to keep writing and getting better and you have my respect - I've never written a book before.
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