The Kelcie Murphy Series by Erika Lewis

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Kelcie Murphy and the Academy for the Unbreakable Arts is the first is a series of three books about a young girl who has magical powers but does not know it. A huge thank you to The Children's Book Review Tours and the author for my gifted copies of these books and a spot on this YA tour. I have a lot for you today including my thoughts on the series, a downloadable activity kit and a giveaway. Enjoy!


Review:

I love finding new YA series as my kids are in the YA reading age. As fans of Harry Potter, they would love this series. The books combine magic, Celtic mythology, and friendship. In the first book we are introduced to Kelcie, an orphan going on a school trip and we can tell right away something is going to happen with her. The first few chapters start the book out action packed and i was hooked right away. It has a Harry Potter vibe with a student unaware they have magical powers and reluctant to explore them. That is where the similarities end and the book takes on a life all its own. The witty writing style and fun attitude of the characters is a joy to read. Each book takes them on a new adventure that will delight any YA reader.

Free Downloadable activity kit - https://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Kelcie-Murphy-Series-Activity-Kit.pdf


Purchase links:

Amazon

Bookshop.org

Barnes and Noble

 

About the Author:

Erika Lewis is the author of the Kelcie Murphy Series from Starscape, The Color of Dragons from HarperTeen, Game of Shadows from Tor Books, Firebrand from Legendary Comics, and more, many of which have been published around the world.

She grew up in Virginia before going off to Tennessee for school. While at Vanderbilt University, studying Math and Theatre, she spent a semester abroad, visiting haunted ruins and magical forests that would forever spark her imagination and leave behind an insatiable need to travel.

An internship at CNN led to exciting years working in television, developing scripted and reality shows for various studios and networks. Then, one day, Erika knew it was time for her to write on her own, to build fantastical worlds that stayed with her after every return from a trip, and also to play her part in inspiring the next generation of readers and writers.

For more information, visit erikalewis.com


GIVEAWAY:

The Academy for the Unbreakable Arts: Book Giveaway

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