{"product_id":"tales-from-the-shadow-lake-david-chevis-9798277047989","title":"Tales From the Shadow Lake","description":"\u003cb\u003eTales from the Shadow Lake\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTales from the Shadow Lake\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautifully structured story that blends magic, mystery, and heartfelt character growth into an adventure young readers will not forget. With twenty-four richly illustrated chapters, this book stands out not only for its worldbuilding - a lake that hides a luminous underwater city - but for the emotional core that anchors it: the unlikely friendship between Dean \"Tank\" and Frankie \"Nova.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDean, steady and strong, finds peace in fishing, while Frankie brings bold energy and creativity. The story's greatest strength is how these two different personalities learn from each other - and ultimately face the unknown together. Their journey beneath the water is visually cinematic, filled with glowing ruins, ancient echoes, and a creature known as the Lurker that becomes guide rather than monster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoments of quiet light on the dock stand just as tall as the dramatic descent into the forgotten city. The pacing is gentle, patient, and rewarding - perfect for readers aged 6-10 who love discovery without fear-driven tension. Every chapter illustration enriches the tone of the narrative, making this feel not just like a story, but a world lived inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe final chapter - \u003ci\u003eReturn to Light\u003c\/i\u003e - shines. Seeing Dean, Frankie, and the Lurker rise together back to the surface is both symbolic and satisfying. It's a reminder that courage doesn't always roar - sometimes it swims. Sometimes it sings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA wholesome adventure with heart, imagination, and a visual atmosphere strong enough to pull any young reader into the deep. Highly recommended.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Chevis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798277047989\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/02\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d","brand":"David Chevis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49170973753599,"sku":"9798277047989","price":17.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/tales-from-the-shadow-lake-david-chevis-9798277047989","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}