Most of these characters appear in both novels. The artwork is taken from the book covers and chapter illustrations.
Lillian
A thoughtful, level-headed 12-year-old who loves fantasy stories. When her sister mysteriously disappears, Lillian is determined to find her. But when the trail leads to a secret underwater cave, then to a doorway between worlds guarded by stony-eyed Medusa, Lillian has to decide how far she's willing to go. |
Katy
Lillian is always there for Katy, so Katy wants to help Lillian now. But Katy is afraid of pretty much everything. With her poetry journal buried deep in her backpack, Katy soon finds herself in a mythical world, hunted by elves and chased by chimeras. Will Katy go home or stay and help her best friend? |
Maisy
Fearless and reckless, Maisy's love of adventure and sense of humor are always ready to go—much to Katy's annoyance. In Maisy's thesaurus, danger = fun, whether she's daring to touch Medusa's scaly skin, hurling Shakespearean insults at flesh-eating elves, or climbing on a dragon's back to hitch a ride. |
Jack
At the start of their adventure, the girls meet a mysterious, ageless boy with sky-blue eyes. Jack knows all about the mythical world of Lanodeka and offers to be their guide. But as they move deeper into danger and farther from home, the girls begin to wonder if Jack has plans of his own. |
Lysandra
Lillian's sister leaves earth as 16-year-old Bluebell. Two years later in a mythical realm she renames herself Lysandra, a name with a dangerous meaning: "Liberator." |
Nevara
Nevara the ice dragon wants to stop the coming war. But secretly she fears that even the combined power of all the dragons in Lanodeka may not be enough. |
Theron
Theron the griffin comes to care deeply for his new human friends. He has never lied nor done anything dishonorable. But can even he remain so noble as war approaches? |
Medusa
Though she may seem to be a monster guarding portals and turning intruders to stone, Medusa hides a heartbreaking secret—and her story will take an unexpected turn. |
The Librarian of Lanodeka
Once a bloodthirsty harpy, the Librarian now remains in her tower of books, devoted to learning. But now, can even she resist taking sides? |
Captain
Unlike other elves in Lanodeka, this skeletal scavenger has given himself a human name and adopted human-sized ambitions. |
Mavorsa
Sirens are known for their dark humor. Is Mavrosa just being mischievous, or does her playful smile hide something more sinister? |
Fred
Chimeras are among the most secretive and dangerous creatures in Lanodeka—which Katy discovers when she finds one trapped in an elven net. |
Passiflora
Dryads are powerful yet peaceful creatures. What will Passiflora do when war threatens to burn down her beloved forest? |
Will
Will is a young boy kidnapped from earth. He and Lillian become fast friends in Lanodeka. But like everyone here, Will has a secret. |
Arachne
The less we tell you about Arachne, the better. |
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