The Child of Two Worlds

Kids’ Stories Book

De: Ayokunle Mathew Akinbi

Narrado por: Gabrielle C. Archer

Ten-year-old Elara’s world is one of familiar comforts: the taste of wild strawberries, the scent of rain on dry earth, and the secret, rustling room inside the ancient willow tree in her garden. But when a mysterious, musical whisper leads her to a hidden knot on the trunk, she discovers a shimmering doorway to a world she never knew existed.

Beyond the portal lies Lumina, a land bathed in the light of two suns, with silver-barked trees, glowing moss, and streams that fizz on the tongue. Here she meets Lyren, a boy with dragonfly wings and starlight in his eyes, who becomes her guide and friend in this magical realm. But Elara is more than just a visitor; she is a bridge between the two worlds, and her presence begins to thin the veil that separates them.

As the colors, sounds, and scents of their homes begin to bleed into one another, a terrifying shadow emerges—the Un-thing, a void that consumes all light and life. To save everything she loves, Elara, along with Lyren and a band of unlikely friends, must embark on a perilous quest to rebalance the worlds before the encroaching darkness devours them both. It is a journey that will test her courage and force her to discover that the greatest magic lies not in choosing a home, but in embracing the harmony of being a child of two worlds.

©2025 Ayokunle Mathew Akinbi (P)2025 Ayokunle Mathew Akinbi

Fascinating tale

It's a tale, and as is the case for many, it is not just for kids. The cover page doesn't serve well the book: the story is about a child who is out in the world. This tale casts a charm on you and brings fascinating images to the mind, well served by the tone and rythm opted for by the reader. Fascinating.