The Dorcha Book 1

A warm, adventurous, fantasy series about friendship, teamwork, and courage.

Sarah always thought her dreams about gnomes in Polka Dot Ridge were just that—dreams.

But one crispy March night, she wakes up to find two very real gnomes sitting on her bed. Eric and Neville have come with an urgent call for help. The land of mythical creatures is in danger. A dark force known as The Dorcha is stealing magic from their worlds, and without it, everything from fairies to giants could fade away forever.

There is no time to lose. Joined by her gnome friends, a brave fairy, a gentle giant, and a clever nymph, Sarah sets off on a quest to find the scattered pieces of a legendary weapon powerful enough to stop The Dorcha. The journey will be filled with danger, puzzles, and choices that will test Sarah’s heart.

To save the mythical lands, Sarah must remember who she truly is and believe in the magic she thought she had left behind.

Karen Dropps, author of the young-adult historical fiction My Elbert, holds a master's degree in Heritage Studies for a Global Society and a graduate certificate in Museum Studies from Regis College, Weston, Massachusetts. Karen followed adventurous careers in academia, museums, and cub scouts. She grew up in New England and now resides in the mountains of Colorado, where she enjoys skiing, hiking, and spending time with her family and cats.