An epic fairy tale adventure that seamlessly blends imagination and reality, to weave an unbelievable story that will leave readers on a mouthwatering cliffhanger. Reminiscent of classic fantasy favorites, Lewis Carroll's ' Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' and L. Frank Baum's ' The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', ' The Book of Galaté a ' will take middle-grade readers to Tzia; a mysterious island where a perilous quest of evil witches, ancient giants, and lordly lion, determines one teen girl's magical destiny. Led by its unusual writer, Mister Sanamon, and accompanied by the magical illustrations of artist Zsófia Ötvös, this deliciously dark fairytale delivers a suspense-laced plot of destiny, family, and good versus evil. ***** Reviews (Excerpts): ***** BOOKLIFE (by Publishers Weekly) - EDITOR'S PICK "Sanamon debuts with a captivating and imaginative fantasy novel that seamlessly blends the realms of dream and reality. Mining the vein of fanciful classics like the work of L. Frank Baum and Lewis Carroll (...) at its heart, Tzia: The Book of Galatéa is a story of family, destiny, and magic. Its unique storytelling format and host of engaging and surprising characters will appeal to readers who enjoy fantasy novels with a lot of spirited invention, a love of language and mischief, and a touch of family drama. The intricate, dream-like plot offers a captivating reading experience that will leave readers eager for Sanamon's next adventure." Takeaway: This riveting fantasy is perfect for fans of fairy tales and mystical adventures. Comparable Titles: Catherynne M. Valente's 'The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making', Sylvia Mercedes' 'Of Wolves and Wardens'. MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW: "Tzia is a study in wonder, adventure, and growth that will delight middle-grade fantasy readers looking for something akin to C.S. Lewis' classic 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe', but far more layered in a form of magical realism that juxtaposes elements of fantasy with reality. Libraries and readers seeking a compelling adventure will find this first introduction to the Land of the Lion to be magically compelling.” — D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review READERS FAVORITE (5 STAR REVIEW) "Tzia: The Book of Galatéa is like a magical blend of Alice in Wonderland, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and something different. I’m curious about Mister Sanamon’s unusual name, which is the same as that of a mysteriously compelling character in this tale. Where does the line between fiction and nonfiction end? Tzia was a creative adventure, and I eagerly recommend it to fantasy and adventure lovers.” — Ann Linus for Readers’ Favorite ONLINE BOOK CLUB: "Tzia is very reminiscent of classics like Alice in Wonderland, The Wizard of Oz, and The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, yet it is definitely its own story. I was fully engaged while reading and couldn't turn the pages fast enough to see what would happen next. Even though I'm much older than the middle-grade crowd this is meant for, I also occasionally had to peek through my fingers to read! As an older adult, I appreciated the tale's underlying themes, like family, confidence, generational blessings and curses, and good versus evil as well. I wholeheartedly recommend 'Tzia: The Book of Galatéa' for middle-grade readers, fans of classic children's tales, adults who love stories featuring outlandish lands, and bibliophiles who cannot get enough of witches and other fanciful creatures."