The Sacred Artifact | Middle Grade Fantasy

Caldric Blackwell’s The Sacred Artifact, the second book in the middle grade fantasy Young Alchemist series, follows fourteen-year-old alchemy student Craig Pike and his teacher, Cornelius, on a journey to uncover the secrets of a mysterious artifact.

Readers of this middle grade book follow along as Craig and Cornelius, with the help of witty archer Audrey Clife,  trek across dangerous lands, compete in a cutthroat tournament, and reunite with old friends. Eventually, they arrive at the very place where alchemy started, hoping a wise, ancient alchemist named Quintus can shed light on the mysteries of the artifact.

The artifact proves to be more powerful than anticipated, and they soon discover it had a role in the origins of alchemy itself. But they aren’t the only ones seeking to uncover the artifact’s secrets. Readers of this middle grade fantasy novel are faced with the question: Can Craig, Audrey, and Cornelius unravel the mystery of the artifact before it falls into the wrong hands? It’s a race against time with the fate of alchemy in jeopardy.

As a middle grade fantasy novel with a target audience of ages 10 to 14, Caldric Blackwell’s The Sacred Artifact is perfect for young readers looking for a middle grade book with a whimsical, action-packed story filled with mystery, fantasy, and friendship.

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Reviews of The Sacred Artifact, a middle grade fantasy novel

‘[The Sacred Artifact] has an old-charm feel, reminiscent of the Percy Jackson series, and the classics of C.S. Lewis. Readers are transported through time and space to a world filled with alchemy, fantasy, numerous dangers, and characters you can root for and feel a real connection with.’ – Editor Charlene.

‘The Sacred Artifact is a middle grade novel that tweens and young teens who are fans of fantasy and adventure will devour.’ – Parakeet Reviews.

‘If you enjoy middle grade fantasy books, then I recommend you check out this series.’ – I Heart Reading.

The Missing Alchemist | Easy Read Fantasy

 

The Missing Alchemist (book 1 in the Young Alchemist series) is a middle grade novel by Caldric Blackwell that follows fourteen-year-old alchemy student Craig Pike on a magical quest to rescue his alchemy teacher, Cornelius. Having grown up in an orphanage, Craig appreciates his comfortable life of living in a manor and being a student of Cornelius, a world-renowned alchemist. Craig’s world is turned upside down, however, when Cornelius disappears, and Craig must embark on a risky search to find him.

Easy read fantasy fans will be delighted to follow along with Craig as he teams up with a clever archer, named Audrey Clife, and they journey across mysterious lands and battle otherworldly creatures. Craig and Audrey’s adventure reveals that Cornelius’s kidnapping is only a small part of an evil alchemist’s elaborate grab for power, and the only people standing in his way are Craig and Audrey. It’s a race against time … and the future of alchemy is at stake.

As a middle grade novel targeted at ages 10 to 14, The Missing Alchemist is perfect for easy read fantasy fans who like imaginative, adventurous books filled with mystery, action, and friendship. With a fast-paced plot and lots of action, The Missing Alchemist is an easy read fantasy novel that fans won’t be able to put down.

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Reviews of The Missing Alchemist, an easy read fantasy novel

“…a middle grade novel that adventure-loving and action-loving young readers will devour.” – She Reviews Books.

“Blackwell has written a good fantasy story (plot-wise and reading level) for young middle-grade readers or elementary kids just getting into fantasy.” – This Kid Reviews Books.

“This book of fantasy is certain to be a hit with young readers … a perfect chapter book for ages 8 to 12!” – Rockin’ Book Reviews.

The Boy Who Couldn’t Cry Wolf | Kindle Picture Book

Caldric Blackwell’s The Boy Who Couldn’t Cry Wolf is a beautifully illustrated Kindle picture book that follows the journey of a six-year-old werewolf named Byron Woodward who is unable to howl. Byron lives his life hiding his inability to howl … until he is selected to lead the full-moon ceremony. This children’s picture book lets the reader follow along as Byron tries to learn how to howl before the ceremony.

With imaginative, colorful illustrations by Emma Phillips, this Kindle picture book creates a wonderful experience for the reader. Follow along with Byron as he embarks on a mission to learn to howl, speaking to a variety of interesting characters. Wanting to avoid being embarrassed in front of everyone, Byron does everything he can to learn how to howl in this children’s picture book.

Much like Blackwell’s easy reader book, The Boy Who Couldn’t Cry Wolf is written with simple language that lends itself to reading aloud. In addition to the engaging nature of the plot of this children’s picture book, the story also has an important lesson about self-confidence. Byron learns a lot about howling during his journey, but more importantly, he learns a valuable lesson about having faith in himself. Blackwell’s children’s picture book is available as a Kindle picture book as well as a paperback.

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Reviews of Caldric Blackwell’s Children’s Picture Book

“A touching story with a powerful message…” – The Children’s and Teens’ Book Connection.

“…a wonderful read for a child, with bright illustrations to draw them in, and a clear message that both the child and parent will appreciate.” – author Kirstin Pulioff.

“Well written and charmingly illustrated, The Boy Who Couldn’t Cry Wolf succeeds in helping children see that fear and worry about what others think of us will keep us from being ourselves.” – Frog on a Blog.

“Definitely a recommended addition to your child’s library!” – The Book Lovers’ Lounge.

The Enchanted River Race | Easy Reader Book

Caldric Blackwell’s The Enchanted River Race is an adventure-filled easy reader book / easy chapter book about a team of children who compete against other teams in a race down a magical river.

This easy reader book follows eleven-year-old Amy Lorovia who has been chosen to captain her district’s ship in her village’s annual enchanted river race. Amy thinks the race will be a fun romp down the river with her friends. Amy quickly discovers, however, the race is anything but friendly, and she finds herself facing mystical landscapes, magical obstacles, and cutthroat competition. Written in a simple style, Blackwell’s easy reader book lets the reader follow along with Amy without getting bogged down by complicated language.

With the help of her two best friends, Amy must rise to the occasion or risk continuing her district’s decades-long losing streak. The race is on in this fun easy chapter book, and the reader gets a front row seat. The perfect read for young readers transitioning from picture books to the easy reader book genre.

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Reviews of this Easy Reader Book

“Blackwell does a great job with his first children’s offering, giving it just the right mix of morality, teamwork and adventure.” – City College Times.

“Debut children’s book author Caldric Blackwell’s adventure early chapter book, ‘The Enchanted River Race,’ begins with a bang and rockets forward until it finishes.” – Parakeet Reviews.

“Riddles, imagination and lots of twists and turns make for a very entertaining read for children of almost any age.” – Jenn’s Review Blog.

“…a quick, fun read and would meet the needs of students do best with very short chapter books.” – Puget Sound Council.