What if there was a book that could have a life-changing positive impact on your child, while they are just reading a gripping story?
MISSION
We are on a mission to empower and inspire children to believe in themselves and dare to pursue their dreams despite the adversity they have experienced earlier in life.
What is this book about?
Two schools, a quest in a parallel universe, one enormous cash prize.
What will it take to win?
When Abby O’Ryan hears about the quest for schools, run by a peculiar billionaire, she immediately understands that this could be their last chance. With the threat of closure hanging over their heads, her school enters the contest. But the headmistress of the most stuck-up school in town is also forming a team and it’s not long before they are head-to-head, teleporting around a parallel universe hunting for clues and decrypting codes.
But the quest isn’t the only puzzle. Could the girl on the opposite team, who looks exactly like her, in fact be her identical twin? And could the man, trying to sabotage them, be her father? Throw in an evil scientist and two whole worlds in danger of imploding, the stakes are higher than ever.
Perfect for middle graders, The Celestina Code is an adventure chapter book with a twist.
How can your child benefit from reading the book?
Introducing Emotional Freedom Technique
As part of the protagonist’s self-development journey, Nora also introduces in the book Emotional Freedom Technique, a method that is known for reducing depression, stress and anxiety (Church, Yount & Brooks, 2012).
Beyond the Book
More than just a book
The author is cooperating with industry leaders to create workbooks and workshops with the objective to spark conversation between parents / teachers and the children. The topics include:
Diversity and Inclusion
Emotional Intelligence
Growth Mindset
Leadership
What our readers say
An incredible, enchanting stor y packed full of powerful messages that will engage, teach and inspire kids and adults alike.
Helen, mother of 2 boys
What a lot of fun!!! Loads of modern & futuristic stuff to capture the imagination, yet cleverly linked to morals and making kids think.
Carina, PhD, whose kids are already adults
It is an amazing book because it is very imaginative. It seems real enough that you feel you are there and experiencing it happening. The characters are very well described that well, you actually can picture them in your head. There are not many books I enjoy but this I could read over and over! I cannot wait for it to be published!!!
Alesha-May , 13 years old
My son said he likes the story because it combines an adventure with humor, interesting characters, futuristic technology, and has good twists. All the details make the stor y easy to imagine.
Burcu, mother of a 10- year-old boy
We read the first chapters in class today. The kids are completely hooked! We had a really great discussion about the thoughts of the characters on avoiding doing things they are afraid of. It's been a great activity to do with my class.
Tiffany , teacher of a class of 9-10- year-old students
Real-life heroes
In the story, fictional characters go on a treasure hunt around the world and receive important life lessons from reallife people who have achieved something extraordinary in their lives. These people include:
Karishma Sharma, Indian actress. She lived in a violent household as a child. She left home at the age of 17 not long after she was abused. She followed her dream and became a movie star.
Ethan Diallo, student from Switzerland, originally from Guinea. Somebody found him in the trash when he was a newborn. He was adopted and is now on a mission to build an orphanage in his birth country
Miguel McKelvey, American businessman. He grew up in a poor community and was determined to succeed in life. He co-founded a company that is now worth billions of dollars.
Nadine Kessler, German football player. By the age of 21 she already had six knee operations. She never gave up and five years later she was awarded the best player award by FIFA.
Marcel Hug, Swiss athlete. He was born on a farm with spina bifida (open spine) and has been in a wheelchair since the age of 8. He became a racer and has since won six Paralympic gold medals.
Sissy Varela, American student. She was bullied when her “friends” found out that she was dyslexic. Instead of believing that she is not good enough, she decided to show the world what she is made of. A year later, at the age of 10, she became a published author.