When Kai and his brother Yan first find a big old book on their grandfather’s book shelf, they have no idea that it will lead them to a different world.They know nothing of the adventure and excitement that awaits them. But all that is about to change.
The Book Of Arralan: The Land Beyond (Digital Download Only)
The Book of Arralan – The Land Beyond – Book 1
Chapter 1: The Book
Two boys, Kai and Yan, stumble upon a magical world in their grandfather's dusty old book.
CONTENT WARNING: Mild suspense as they are not sure how to get home.
Chapter 2: The Castle
Kai and Yan find a castle, but does anyone live there?
Chapter 3: Kester
Kai and Yan finally solve the mystery of the empty castle.
Chapter 4: The Forest People
Kai and Yan venture through the rainforest.
Chapter 5: Bonnie Birds
Kester sends the word out to the others in Arralan.
Chapter 6: Sophia
Kai shows Arralan to his friend Sophia.
CONTENT WARNING: A child feels left out of her friend’s game and cries.
Chapter 7: Zula
While the children are waiting for the birds to return, they spend the day with Kester’s sister at the animal sanctuary.
Chapter 8: The Quest
The children embark on a quest to help save Arralan.
Chapter 9: New Lands
The children travel to different parts of Arralan in pairs, each on their own quest.
CONTENT WARNING: Feelings of uncertainty as the children go off to unknown places.
Chapter 10: The Volcans
Oren and Arthur meet terrifying looking beasts that turn out to be quite the opposite to what they seem.
CONTENT WARNING: Moments of suspense, but fear not! They will learn to love these beasts very much.
Chapter 11: The Swamp Troll
Yan, Willem and Captain have to face a fierce swamp troll to cross the river. Will they find his weaknesses and get across?
CONTENT WARNING: A swamp troll seems very scary to begin with.
Chapter 12: The Crystal Chemist
Kai and Sophia meet a chemist who makes crystals. Can he help them?
Chapter 13: Sniz’s Birthday
Oren and Arthur stay for Sniz’s birthday when his insists they must celebrate his special day with him.
Chapter 14: The Maze
Yan, Willem and Captain must pass through a maze of riddles.
Chapter 15: The Shadow Gnomes
Kai, Sophia and Unicorn meet some unusual gnomes who have a very interesting treasure.
Chapter 16: Sacha
The children need to ask Sacha the spider for help, despite Sniz’s fear of her.
CONTENT WARNING: Sacha is a friendly but big spider.
Chapter 17: The Carrion
When it seems like there is no way through the forest, Yan, Willem and Captain meet a herd of Carrion who might just be able to help.
CONTENT WARNING: Someone gets stung, but not by anything fierce.
Chapter 18: The Galley Girls
Kai and Sophia meet pirates.
Chapter 19. Smoll’s Island
When a storm blows them adrift, Kai, Sophia and the Galley girls find a special island.
Chapter 20: Through the Tunnel
Oren, Arthur, Sniz and Snoz find their inner courage and do a very brave thing.
CONTENT WARNING: for a few seconds it seems Snoz is in danger and there are moments of suspense throughout this chapter.
Chapter 21: Stuck in the Mud
When captain gets stuck in the mud, Willem calls on the locals for help.
Chapter 22: The White Lands
Kai, Sophia and Arian enter the White Lands.
Chapter 23: The Red Crystal
Oren and Arthur and Sniz find the red crystal, but retrieving it from the dragon’s lair isn’t an easy task.
CONTENT WARNING: There is a dragon who is scary, but it ends up being a very funny chapter so hang on in there!
Chapter 24: Mudslide
Yan, Willem and even Captain enjoy a fun filled day with the mud trolls.
Chapter 25: The Story of Jorn
Hilda tells the children how Jorn came to be so feared and powerful.
CONTENT WARNING: There is nothing scary about this chapter but it’s has more serious themes.
Chapter 26: Bringing the Red Crystal Back
Oren and Arthur need to bring the red crystal to Kester, but will this be a goodbye for Sniz?
Chapter 27: Cara and the Yellow Crystal
Yan, Willem and Captain must face Cara the enormous serpent if they want to get their hands on the yellow crystal.
CONTENT WARNING: A large snake tries to capture Captain, but the boys charm it and all ends well.
Chapter 28: Capturing the White Crystal
Hilda, Arian, Kai and Sophia enter Jorn’s Castle and attempt to take the white crystal.
CONTENT WARNING: Moments of high suspense and a cliffhanger ending. I promise they will all be fine!
Chapter 29: Flopcorn
The children relax at the castle and Sniz shows them how to make flopcorn.
SAFETY WARNING: This chapter involves ceremoniously jumping over a fire. If you are concerned your child may try this, please remind them of the dangers!
Chapter 30: The Yellow Crystal Comes Back
Yan and Willem return to the Kinda Kingdom.
Chapter 31: Leaving the Whitelands
Yan and Willem bring the yellow crystal back to Kester.
CONTENT WARNING: Moments of high suspense.
Chapter 32: From the Heart
The children share a Kinda tradition of gratitude.
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