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"Everyone grows under Evans' hand, making The Stone of Integrity a satisfying fantasy of
achievement, change, danger and adversity, considering different forms of blindness that
affect each character, challenging their beliefs and goals. Carling's experiences give her
some of the wisdom and integrity she'll need to be a queen, while readers receive some
powerful insights wound into an adventure quest that is thoroughly absorbing."
Diane Donovan, Senior Reviewer, MIDWEST BOOK REVIEWS
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Upon returning from her quest to gather the Stone of Courage, Carling, the
future Queen of Crystonia, is summoned by the historian of the Minsheen
herd of Centaurs. He entrusts Carling with a rare, ancient map. After a harrowing
journey back home to her village, she is visited, once again, by Vidente,
the Wizard of Crystonia. He tells her it is time to collect the purple
Stone of Integrity for her royal Silver Breastplate. With the map in hand, Carling
and her faithful companions set out to discover the mysterious island of
Hy-Basilia, an island that no one knows exists. Frightening sea creatures,
menacing Centaurs, a handsome young fisherman, a crafty witch, and Fairies
who hide behind masks….who can be trusted? Another quest, another stone,
and many more invaluable lessons to learn. Don’t miss one word of this brilliant
fantasy adventure by Award-Winning author, M.J. Evans.
About the author
M.J. Evans is the multi-award winning author of middle-grade and young adult fantasies and novels. She is best known for her horse stories such as In the Heart of a Mustang and PINTO!, as well as her fantasies, The Mist Trilogy and The Centaur Chronicles. Mrs. Evans is a life-long equestrian, a former teacher of middle-grade and high school students, and the proud mother of five grown children. She loves to ride her horses in the Colorado mountains.
