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Whispers of a Golden Snake
Paperback
Publisher: Ilona Zwolska Publishing
Published: Aug 28 2025
Pages: 74
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.18 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
What if the most powerful kind of magic wasn't a spell-but a memory
In this quietly captivating middle-grade adventure, two curious children uncover a forgotten legacy beneath the surface of modern-day Egypt-not through battles or bravado, but through listening, remembering, and asking the questions adults no longer hear. Whispers of a Golden Snake honors the intelligence of young readers while offering parents a story rich in cultural curiosity, emotional depth, and values that resonate: kindness, courage, and the quiet strength of truth.
When Jenny from New Jersey and Michael from Montreal arrive in Egypt, they expect sun, museums, and maybe some old legends. But a pillow fight accidentally triggers a hidden mechanism-and a golden snake begins to stir.
From a house filled with strange memories to a crystal sandal guarding ancient secrets, Jenny and Michael soon find themselves inside a living story-one that vanished from history but refuses to be forgotten. No wizards. No monsters. Just two kids brave enough to listen when no one else does.
With a whisper, the past awakens
And their truest wish may be the key to everything
For thoughtful adventurers ages 8 to 13 who love
Mysteries hidden in plain sight
Quiet magic and symbolic clues
Stories of wonder, memory, and imagination
Narrated with warmth and wonder, perfect for bedtime listening or car rides. Because some stories are meant to be heard.
Written by Ilona Zwolska, a world traveler and associate of the United Nations, this story draws from a life spent listening to cultures, histories, and untold voices. Her passion for memory, meaning, and imagination is what brings Jenny and Michael's journey to life-for children everywhere who still believe in wonder.
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