Alessia in Atlantis: The Forbidden Vial

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Pub Date 1 Mar 2021 | Archive Date 19 Feb 2021
Nathalie Laine, Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles

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Description

A fantasy adventure perfect for fans of Keeper of the Lost Cities and His Dark Materials

It’s not unusual for twelve-year-old Alessia to lose control of her emotions and create a scene at school. It is unusual when one day she’s attacked there by a giant frog monster and plunged into the underwater realm of Atlantis in an overturned boat.

On arriving in Atlantis, she learns that her long-lost father may have been from there. Determined to investigate, she stays and enrolls in Atlantide school: The Octopus’s Garden. 

But uncovering the truth is not easy when the tyrannical Atlantide Emperor forbids asking about missing people. With the help of her newfound school friends, Alessia will have to steal evidence from a grumpy teacher, escape from rebel merfolk and make rhymes with menacing blue people of Minch to discover the key to her past. 

Meanwhile, someone knows exactly who she’s the daughter of, and is ready to kill her for it.

A fantasy adventure perfect for fans of Keeper of the Lost Cities and His Dark Materials

It’s not unusual for twelve-year-old Alessia to lose control of her emotions and create a scene at school. It ...


A Note From the Publisher

Cover Designer: Alessandro Brunelli


eBook: 9781736170489

Cover Designer: Alessandro Brunelli


eBook: 9781736170489


Advance Praise

"Pulses with action right from the start in a unique tale with a magical setting and a fun plot with lots of twists and turns. The characters are wonderfully quirky and well-developed... This is a page-turner, a book you won't want to put down."
- Readers' Favorite (5-star review)

"For young readers looking for a new fantasy world in which to get lost, ALESSIA IN ATLANTIS may be just the ticket… A cute, creative, and occasionally scary world full of magical creatures and mysteries just waiting to be solved."
- IndieReader

"Pulses with action right from the start in a unique tale with a magical setting and a fun plot with lots of twists and turns. The characters are wonderfully quirky and well-developed... This is a...


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Featured Reviews

Alessia in Atlantis is a fast-paced and captivating middle grade fantasy. When Alessia finds herself in the mythical (but actually very real!) city of Atlantis, she wonders whether she will finally have answers about her missing father. After starting school and learning more about the hidden world under the sea, Alessia is sure her father must have been an Atlantide. But how can she find the answers, when the tyrannical Emperor holds the city tightly in his grasp?

I absolutely loved this enthralling story. Set in a vibrant and imaginative world, Alessia's story is one of secrets, adventure and finally belonging. There's lots to keep the reader engaged: from the fantastic world building; to the mysterious plot; to the beautiful friendships Alessia makes. I think this will be a huge hit with Middle Grade fantasy lovers.

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A delightful read of discovery, intrigue and adventure. Self-conscious schoolgirl Alessia is thrust into the high-tech undersea world of Atlantis. She quickly discovers that there is a dangerous link between her previous life as a ‘landfarer’ in Scotland, and her new life in this fascinating undersea world. Digging deeply into her family’s history leads Alessia and her school chums into twisting and turning adventure as each chapter unfolds. The character development is excellent, as is the subtle lesson for middle grade students that tolerance for diversity is a wonderful character trait. The surprise ending has me hoping that the next volume will be soon in coming.

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A vivid story sure to get your imagination going! such an immersive world that you will never want to leave. Great story and characters. perfection

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Holy moly! This book was an ABSOLUTE BLAST. I loved it! I'm a huge fan of the Percy Jackson series and this book gave me major PJ vibes in the best way. Alessia is awesome. She's the type of character you fall in love with and root for. She's strong, funny and real. Her life has been hard and she's always been different. She soon realizes how different she is. Her ability to feel emotions of others turns out to be a strength not a flaw. Alessia in Atlantis is truly a wonderful read. I would read it again, and will recommend it to anyone. Do not dismiss this one because it's middle grade. It's a truly great fantasy with excellent writing, and wonderful characters.

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4.5 🌟

Mystery? ✔️
Adventure? ✔️
Action packed? ✔️

I just wanted a fun middle grade read, but I got something wonderful and magical! Alessia in Atlantis is fast-paced, captivating and immersive. It captures the reader's attention right from the start.
It gives you an enchanting universe that you don't wanna leave. The world is definitely my favorite! Nathalie Laine created a beautifully constructed version of Atlantis. It's so detailed and vibrant. Her gradual introduction to the readers of it's culture, history, and language is just perfect. It's so fun discovering new aspects of Atlantis.

The characters are adorable (even the cynic one). They are funny, interesting and adventurous. Alessia's character development is superb. I love the friends' relationship, how they try to help each other. Although I was taken aback when Herior got a girlfriend and Alessia thought that Vulcor was going to kiss her.
Plot-wise, it's amazing. It has a lot of twists and turns that there's no dull moment. It keeps the reader wanting to read more.

Beautifully written, Alessia in Atlantis is a middlegrade novel that will capture the imagination of young and old alike. I can't wait to get my hands on the next installment!

I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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