The Three Stones of Ebon | Awareness Tour

The Three Stones of Ebon Awareness Tour is presented in partnership* with David and Keiko Mello and The Children’s Book Review.

Join us on a heroic adventure as we kick off the fantastical virtual book tour for The Three Stones of Ebon.

Eleven-year-old Jack and his cat, Lucky, are transported to the magical land of Sturgus after receiving a mysterious gift from a strange old woman. With the help of Abigail, a magic student, they must find three stones to awaken Ebon, the king of flying horses, and stop the evil wizard Pale from corrupting the land. Along the way, they face a cursed assassin and other dangers. Will they be able to save the day?

The Three Stones of Ebon feels like a classic fantasy adventure at its best, with enchanted objects, strange creatures, and a heart-stopping battle between good and evil.

—The Children’s Book Review

Enter the giveaway below for your chance to win a signed hardcover copy of The Three Stones of Ebon. The grand prize winner will also take home an adorable Ebon-themed plush toy animal!

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About the Book

The Three Stones of Ebon

Written by David and Keiko Mello

Illustrated by Keiko Mello

Ages 8-12 | 264 Pages

Publisher: Strive Publishing (2023) | ISBN-13: 9781948529228

Publisher’s Book Summary: Eleven-year-old Jack knew the old lady down the street was kinda weird. But things get even stranger when she sends him a gift that transports Jack and his cat, Lucky, into the wondrous world of Sturgus, a land of prophecies, pirates, magical creatures, and talking cats. Aided by Abigail, a student of magic, Jack and Lucky must evade a cursed assassin and find the three stones that will wake Ebon, king of the flying horses and rightful protector of Sturgus, before the evil wizard Pale corrupts the land forever.

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About the Creators

David Mello grew up on army bases throughout the USA and Germany. His love of comic books, stand-up comedy, and rooting for the underdogs shaped his writings, from short stories to mini ‘zines and various adventures in revolution. When he isn’t writing, David usually has a camera in hand.

Keiko Mello, born Keiko Welch, hails from an interracial family in Minneapolis’s Northside. As Keiko grew up, she used drawing, dancing, and playing drums in rock bands to ground herself. She and David met in 1997 in Seattle and the two have been inseparable ever since.

Today, David and Keiko are slow-travel digital nomads. Their latest project as STAY MELLO CREATIVE is crafting the second book in a planned trilogy; the working title is The Adversary of Ebon.

For more information, visit https://www.staymellocreative.com/.

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