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Guilt, shame and disappointment. But the darkest night will also bring the sun. Sixteen-year old Emmy Sukar feels disconnected from everyone and dreams of leaving her small town home. She finally feels like a part of something great when the powerful Rational Party launches a new political order against religion and spirituality, but her world soon turns upside down when her family disappears for mental reprogramming. Left all alone to question herself and the Party, Emmy spirals into debilitating confusion and guilt. She sets off on a journey to find her family and redeem herself, but a young girl is no match for the Party. Overtaken by powerlessness she does the only thing she can to make it all go away-but what she finds on the other side is beyond anything she could have ever imagined. First in the LIMITLESS Series, THE MAGICAL AWAKENING is a young-adult fantasy that will feed the mystic soul, combining a coming of age story with magical realism, action adventure, and mesmerizing portrayal of nature and the unseen forces of the universe. Will Emmy succeed in saving herself and her family?
About the author
Sol Kwon is the author of The Magical Awakening of Emmy Sukar, her debut novel. She lives in Washington, DC, with her husband and a Westie named Chester. She meditates almost every day and loves to explore the layers of her mind, body and spirit, which inspired the story of The Magical Awakening. Sol grew up reading all kinds of books, from the philosophical Sophie's World to passionate poetry by W.B. Yeats. While most of her professional career has involved writing about corporate social responsibility, she discovered her love for writing fiction when she began The Magical Awakening in 2013. Sol is a member of the Society of Children's Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and The Writers' Center.
