Amagi
Author: Stephanie M. Sellers
Publisher: Golden Storyline Books
Release Date: March 2025
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Cursed to live in a
lamppost, shapeshifter Ferly witnessed an orb stealing a man’s soul and taking
over his body, glasses, and his briefcase. After ten years, she escaped to
soldier up with ancient heroes to save the last surviving village from evilized
ants controlled by that same orbed human, Dr. Mikros, (unbeknownst to her) in
the world of Amagi.
Ferly was orphaned at
nine and she shapeshifted into a boy who quickly grew into a 16-year-old’s body
living at Mortuus Boarding School protected by a dome and fought soul-stealing
orbs, but when science teacher Dr. Mikros cast Ferly into purgatory as a lamppost,
she was separated from her “soulmate,” wound up in a metaxic state between life
and the afterlife as a preteen again and was not allowed to leave to find her
soulmate until she felt remorse for the “murders” she committed.
But wait! The gods need
someone with Ferly’s grit to lead ancient warriors to battle Dr. Mikros’
evilized ants before he rules planet Earth.
Grind your teeth when orbs discover Ferly is a human trapped in a lamppost. Try to catch Ferly as she/he shifts into a paper airplane. Laugh when former classmates discover him on the school roof trying to look cool as an anteater. Cry when Dr. Mikros’ mind-controlling lancet liver flukes infect her brain and change her antics into atrocities, even too appalling for war.
In the end, everything Ferly’s ever experienced served her mission to save the children in Mortuus Boarding School in the last surviving village.
Themes of fate, forgiveness, friendship, wartime ethics, sacrifice, oppression, transcendence, and even the significance of gender norms thread through this exciting story where Ferly began a quest to find her soulmate, found an entire covey of souls, and unveiled the mystery of her longtime missing uncle, Frank.
TEACHERS! Buy the 500-word vocabulary list, discussion questions, and creative prompts.
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“I highly recommended this study guide for teachers looking to spark student interest in science fiction while honing their literary analysis skills,” Penny Davis, 10th Grade English Teacher, New Jersey.
“Amagi is an imaginative story with educational potential. The novel's themes are broad and thought-provoking, ensuring that students can engage with the text on both an intellectual and emotional level. Teachers will appreciate theses resources, which make lesson planning and grading easier,” Carol Wright, 9th Grade English Teacher, South Carolina.
“I believe in engaging students in literary discussions because it encourages critical thinking and helps develop analytical skills. There is no “A” in essay without comprehension. Plus, this is a fun ride. Ferly's unusual transformations, such as turning into a paper airplane or an anteater, add humor and whimsy to the story, while her eventual battle against Dr. Mikros and his mind-controlling devices brings emotional depth to the narrative. The book touches on serious themes such as oppression, sacrifice, and the ethical implications of war, offering plenty of discussion points for students. I look forward to applying this to my next group of students,” Bennett Washington, 12th Grade English Teacher, Indiana.
Author Stephanie Mullins Sellers is an English teacher at the local community college and works as a journalist. Her titles include Sky’s River Stone, When the Yellow Slugs Sing, and GUTTERSNIPE: Shakespearean English Stage Play with Translation.
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