The Gondoliers

About this book

What magic wakes when the sun sets over Venice?The Gondoliers: The Secret Journals of Fanticulous Glim is a fantasy adventure that's perfect for tweens and older readers who will vibe with a blend of action, folklore and steampunk set against a rich tapestry of turn-of-the-century Venice, Italy.15-year-old Fantina arrives in Venice, Italy, in search of fortune and glory and a place to call home after the recent death of her father. What she finds, however, is a fanciful world beyond her imagination. With each magical sundown, a glimmering power rises, and Leo, the winged lion of Venice, wakes to lead the secret guild of Gondoliers in defending the city from harm.But a sinister plot to destroy Venice and steal the hidden treasure of Marco Polo is afoot, and Fantina must join with the Gondoliers and harness the unseen power of Glim to discover her own inner strength and fight the dark forces now awakened in the night.Ideal for parents, teachers, librarians and kids looking for an adventure that blends steampunk fantasy with a touch of Venetian folklore and history.Join an enchanting new world of wondrous adventure.