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The Lightworker: Rise of the Shadows
Paperback
Publisher: Whimsy Log Press
Published: Jun 2 2026
Pages: 358
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.80 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Twelve-year-old Lucy Miller has always felt different. Sensitive, imaginative, and deeply aware of the world around her, she's spent years hiding parts of herself just to fit in. But when strange shadows begin appearing around her small town and mysterious glowing crystals reveal their power, Lucy discovers that her differences may be the very thing that makes her extraordinary.
As dark forces known as the Gloomies threaten to drain the light from the world, Lucy learns she is a Lightworker-one of the few capable of seeing, protecting, and restoring the light that connects all living things. With the help of her best friend, a trail of magical clues, and her own growing courage, Lucy must uncover the truth about who she is and what she's meant to do.
While facing fear, self-doubt, and the challenges of starting middle school, Lucy begins to realize that bravery doesn't mean being fearless-it means choosing to shine even when darkness closes in. Along the way, she discovers that her sensitivity is a gift, her kindness is a strength, and her light may have the power to change more than just her own life.
The Lightworker is a heartfelt middle-grade fantasy adventure filled with mystery, spooky magical elements, friendship, courage, and self-acceptance. Perfect for readers who love magical realism, coming-of-age adventures, and stories that celebrate the power of being different.
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