Glam & Beardy: Volume I

About this book

Kin Isle is made up of five great Kindoms – Wisdom, Power, Harvest, Sparkle and Glamour – which together maintain a balance in the world. Aged ten, every child meets their Familiar, a magical creature who bears the mark of one of the five Kindoms, revealing the child’s true nature.  

Glam is 11 years old, so is relieved when she finally meets her Familiar, a chaotic bearded dragon named Beardy. However, Beardy has no mark, which is unprecedented. Pretending that everything is normal, Glam sticks a jewel to the lizard’s bottom and passes her off as a Glamour Familiar. Convinced they have been paired by mistake, Glam and Beardy agree to undertake an ancient, forbidden ritual to separate their bond, freeing them both to meet their true partners. Their search for the ritual’s ingredients takes them from the Ancient Geysers to the Volcanic Flats, where they discover some startling truths about their land, history and, most importantly, themselves.  

This absolutely hilarious fantasy adventure demonstrates the importance of being true to yourself, rather than attempting to live up to someone else’s expectations. Full of dynamic black-and-white illustrations, it’s the first book in a series and will be a big hit with junior readers.