FINALIST IN THE 11TH NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS HONORABLE MENTION IN THE PURPLE DRAGONFLY BOOK AWARDS (STORY MONSTERS, LLC) "FOUR OUT OF FIVE STARS " EDITORIAL REVIEW: THE WISHING SHELF BOOK AWARDS, Nov. 2017. "A fun children's story full of magic and bravery " Magic Moon's world is dying. A mother and her two children must set off to find safety in another world. But when disaster strikes, it's up to one girl to save them Tara has found a secret cave on the mountain-side. This is not an ordinary cave. When anything goes inside, it disappears into blackness. Then she hears voices that seem to come from inside the cave. "Help us, please find us, please help us, we need you " Join Tara as she goes on an adventure to the world of Magic Moon, where she finds magic, bravery, and most importantly, friendship. EXCERPT: Tara was glad her dad had taught her how to mark a path. She should be able to find her way back to the "X-marked" boulder the next time she had a chance. "Hey," she greeted Sam, who was walking toward her. "It's about time you showed up " said Sam. "Too bad I already ate your sub sandwich " She sprinted up to him, screaming and jumping onto his back, grabbing him around his neck. He swung her around, and they both laughed, dropping to the ground in a tangled heap on a patch of earth. "Where's my sandwich?" she demanded as she got up, brushing dirt off her shorts. "It's right there," he said, pointing to a squished piece of moldy bread sticking out from under a piece of wood. "Ewwww " She punched him lightly in the stomach. "Give up the rest of my sandwich," she demanded. "Right now " "OK, if you say so " Sam pretended to barf up her sandwich. "You are so gross," she said. "Thanks," Sam said, grinning. Uncle Gage strode over to them. He handed Tara her favorite sub sandwich, all veggies, no meat. "Thanks," she smiled up at him. "You earned it," he said. She had to agree.