The Awakening

By: James, Steven J.

In the early hours of the morning, Molly Chatsworth wakes from a tormented sleep. Mourning the apparent death of her father, a Time Keeper and a Sepricorn arrive through a portal on Bramblewood Hill. In a family full of secrets, the truth of who and what she really is will finally be revealed, and the world she once knew will disappear, and a new world of magic and monsters will take its place, changing her life forever. A period fantasy set in 1938, this is a coming-of-age story that follows Molly's journey as she learns to come to terms with being different, all while embarking on a thrilling adventure with lead characters that are both culturally and ethnically diverse, grounded in a magic and wonder. Steven Joshua James, known as S. J. James for short, was swept away by fantasy books, comics, and films as a boy, getting lost in these wonderful imaginary worlds of far-off lands with their battles between villains and heroes. Renowned for his amazing work as a Dog Whisperer, transforming the lives of dogs that would otherwise live in fear, his other passion for writing has been brought to life in The Awakening.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1806052113
• ISBN13: 9781806052110
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: S J James
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 13 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary