Tomas of Terra: The Mastery of Tomas Series, Book One (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781681816395)

What do a Human orphan, a Spider, two Leaf Bugs, two Scorpions, and a Megalong have in common?

ADVENTURE!

Unbeknownst to Tomas, a malevolent creature plans to destroy him and all he loves. He thought he was ready for his Emergence, but that was before the fate of the realms was laid on his shoulders. Now he must use all he has learned, and find the courage to save himself and the interconnected worlds and creatures that he has come to love.

"Jaylee Balch's Tomas of Terra is the first novel in a series that will captivate readers of all ages. It follows Tomas, a child raised without other humans, as he learns his story and accepts his quest in this high fantasy story ... Once you pick up Tomas of Terra, you won't want to stop until you've read the whole series." - Dorothy Turner, retired educational consultant, Ontario Ministry of Education

"Tomas of Terra casts a spell ... a fairy tale both modern and old-fashioned in its truths ... Jaylee Balch is a master story teller!" - Valerie Tremblay MBA, MIA, CHRA

"Following in the footsteps of J.R.R. Tolkien and J.K. Rowling, Jaylee Balch enters the world of fantasy literature with a quietly exhilarating work imbued with magic and profound wisdom." - Laurent Garrigues, Ph.D.

"Take an insight of brilliance and transform it with an imagination that is boundless and the result is Tomas of Terra! A journey that opens a mirror to our own humanity and reveals a depth of our connection with this realm we call Earth." - Alex Z Kane, author