Crystal Cave

  • Illustrated By: Mike Deas
  • Pages:192
  • Publisher:Orca Book Publishers
  • Series: Sueño Bay Adventures
  • Themes:friendship, resilience, healing power of crystals, supernatural creatures, Pacific Northwest
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  • Available:08/13/2024
  • Lexile:GN510L
Paperback
9781459837805
$16.95

In the small village of Sueño Bay, famous for its mysterious crystals and legendary Moon Creatures, friends Ollie, Kay, Jenna and Sleeves go searching for a secret and powerful crystal.

When Ollie’s grandpa becomes ill and Ollie faces the possibility of having to leave his home in Sueño Bay, he and his friends set off on a race against time to find the legendary mother crystal known for its incredible healing powers. What they don’t know is that a secret group of crystal keepers have dedicated themselves to guarding the cave that holds the mother crystal. If Ollie doesn’t take the crystal, he won’t be able to cure his grandpa. But if he does, the power of the crystal could shift the balance of the island and destroy Sueño Bay.

Can Ollie face his fears and make an impossible choice? This is the fifth book in the Sueño Bay Adventures series, following Shadow Island, Otter Lagoon, Hermit Hill and Candle Point.

"I love the Sueño Bay series so much. Each book is a spell of wonder, magic and friendship."
– Richard Van Camp, author of Welcome Song for Baby and Little You

“The premise of the mysterious Moon Creatures and the powerful crystals they feed from is both charming and offbeat…The illustrations provide a focus and…the portrayal of the rain-soaked and fir-tree-filled island is vivid.”

– CM: Canadian Review of Materials
"The standout element for this story is the setting, and the decisions made in the artwork enrich and enliven that sense of place. There's a balance between minimalism and detail that help to guide the reader's eye. The atmosphere created with the cool and muted colour palettes, and the impact of the lighting, make the pages ooze a sense of grandiose and mystery even when the magic is absent. The world that's created feels rich and alive, with a strong sense of community and characters that readers would want to spend time with. A pleasure to read!”
– Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society award committee for the Book Awards for BC Authors
Chocolate Lily Book Awards - Novels   | 2026  |  Short-listed

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