Claudia White
Tales of Dreams and Imaginings
My Books
Aesop’s Secret
Melinda and Felix Hutton are just an ordinary pair of siblings, until their parents confess that they have all inherited the talent of metamorphosis, a revelation that begins to unravel the children’s world.
Key to Kashdune
Key to Kashdune picks up the year after Aesop’s Secret ends. An earthquake in the exotic countryside of Turkey has uncovered an ancient cave full of relics of the shape-shifting Athenite people, and two present-day Athenites, Dr. Harmony Melpot and her uncle Joe Wiltshire (previously Aesop the rabbit), are eager to discover its secrets.
Servalius Window
Servalius Window is a story of destiny, change, knowledge and time, combining the ancient story of Gilgamesh and Chinese Proverbs to tell the story of two worlds inextricably linked: Servalius and Earth. Written in three parts, with the first part on Servalius, the reader learns of a perfectly ordered world where everything and everyone lives according to their destined journey.
About the Author
Claudia is the author of middle grade fantasy novels AESOP’S SECRET, KEY TO KASHDUNE and SERVALIUS WINDOW. Her novels have been nominated for the Monica Hughes Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy and the Sunburst Award for Excellence in Canadian Literature of the Fantastic and have been selected as ‘staff picks’ at bookstores and libraries.
She continues to let her imagination run free and has several more books in development to entertain young minds.
Please connect with Claudia on Facebook (ClaudiaWhiteBooks) and Twitter (@white_ca).
Claudia currently lives in Canada with her husband, four cats and a dog.
Reviews
Aesop’s Secret
Middle Grade readers will be intrigued by the cover of Aesop’s Secrets, and hooked by its storyline. A mix of magic, a little science, and great cast of characters makes this a nice little book. I could see it be used as a successful read aloud.
I especially loved Melinda, how excitable she was, how gross she could be and the way that she so eagerly wants to turn into all sorts of animals (ha, even a giant frog).
Mr Ripley’s One to Watch: Aesop’s Secret By Claudia White – May 2013
While I enjoyed the mystery and twists within Aesop’s Secret, I am going to leave y’all in the dark so you can discover what will befall the Hutton kids in what is now one of my favorite middle grade books this year. Just know this, Aesop’s Secret is a fast paced, addictive read…
Aesop’s Secret by Claudia White – MP Publishing Chapter Book Ages 10-12 When Melinda and Felix find out that they are not like other kids, they are off on a wild adventure.
The Dewey Divas and the Dudes Dewey Divas Picks CHILDREN Fall 2013 Martin and Associates
Key to Kashdune
This is a great entertaining read which has a hidden melody to lift you into the fantasy cloud for the duration of the story. A heartwarming, funny and charming family quest that will take you on a journey that you won’t want to end. When it finally does, you’ll definitely want to read the next installment very soon. This is Mr Ripley’s Younger Read recommendation for all children but especially girls.
First thing N3S said to me this morning – “Mum, you’re going to absolutely *love* Key to Kashdune!” :)“I am reading the sequel to Aesop’s Secret called The Key to Kashdune (by Claudia White) which my 11 year old son read first and tortured me by telling me how awesome each chapter was each time he finished reading one. And, you know what? He was right, this book is SO awesome! I am on chapter four and enjoying every word of this madcap adventure fantasy.
Final Verdict: Key to Kashdune- One of the most enjoyable reads of the year! Great writing and storytelling make this a must read. Key to Kashdune earns five stars.
Servalius Window
The tales of dreams and imaginings of Claudia White have been fully explored in book three. Servalius Window is so far my personal favourite. The plot is highly imaginative and combines the ancient story of Gilgamesh and Chinese Proverbs, which is really evident in the plot line. These elements in the book make you think and flex your imaginative brain making it an absolute joy to immerse yourself in the story.
This is a pocket size family adventure, full of folk tales and myths, which are all wrapped in a magical fantasy realm. A recommended middle grade read that I would search out in a heartbeat.
Yet again, Claudia White has delivered a fresh and delightfully thought out middle grade read. With the combining of the ancient story of Gilgamesh and Chinese Proverbs, I was completely absorbed into the latest story involving the Huttons.
Final Verdict: From start to finish, this is a beautifully written book that will take readers on an unexpected journey.
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Upcoming Projects
The Crystal Sentinel
…winter was a time when daylight was only a memory; a time when the vibrant blue of the sea and sky was only visible in dreams. Melinda and Felix Hutton face their most dramatic challenge yet in THE CRYSTAL SENTINEL. Facing separation from each other in the inhospitable environment of the far northern reaches of Canada, the never ending darkness of winter presents dangers never imagined. Telepathic images of a crystal cavern leads Felix to Melinda but will his presence be enough to break the spell she has fallen into and can she pull away from a destiny to rule this fabled land?
“…it’s not unusual for people who have been given the ultimate power by other people eventually to think that it is their due…”
Harry Bow
Harry Bow wants to is find his way home. A known trickster, the little Japanese raccoon dog with shape shifting skills, doesn’t know where home is or even that his name will be Harry Bow. What he does know is that to make his way he must masquerade as a boy in order to enlist the help of the people he meets along the way. And if that wasn’t challenging enough, he must also deal with an unnerving evil scent that connects him to an unexpected and dangerous presence following him along his quest.
“Time is an unusual thing, Reynard.”
“How so, Harry Bow?”
“There is always time to go home but not always time to eat chewy bears and meet extraordinary foxes and learn about the strange ways of people and meet leshy and ravens and anansi and púca….”
Symtherton Park
(In development) Jessica and Andrew Smythers uncover a heinous plan that impacts the lives of exotic animals in England. Billed as a protection for the animals, Citizens for the Relocation of Animals Project (C.R.A.P.) promotes the relocation of exotic animals back to their homeland. But is that the real goal of the group? Can the Smythers ability to communicate with animals, a talent that most people dismiss as impossible, save these creatures from a horrible fate at a time when most people mistakenly believe that C.R.A.P. is a good thing?
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