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The Shadow of Atlantis - Shadows of the Past 1
Genres: Children's fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy
Age Groups: 8-11
Formats: Ebook, Paperback
Where to buy
Book 1 in the SHADOWS OF THE PAST series - time travel adventure stories for Middle Grade readers.
Three 10-year-old children, one Tonkinese cat, four golden owl charms, an old book, and a special key that unlocks the secrets of the Shadows of the Past.
The stage is set for a thrilling ride through the pages of history…
Reviews
The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
‘A suspense-filled adventure for 9 – 12 year olds. A RED RIBBON WINNER and highly recommended!’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
Literary Classics Book Awards
"Author Wendy Leighton-Porter’s Shadows of the Past children’s series is an outstanding collection of books that would make an excellent addition to any home or school library. Written in an engaging style with characters that will have great appeal to young readers, this page-turning collection will be as enticing to avid book enthusiasts as it will be for reluctant readers."
Mother Daughter Book Reviews, Canada
"The Shadow of Atlantis is a well-written story with a collection of likable main characters, a solid plot line, snippets of educational facts about a historically important location and event, and, is filled with mystery, magic, and suspense. This book grabbed me at the prologue and had me hooked until the end."
Awards
The Wishing Shelf Book Awards - Red Ribbon Winner
Mar 10th, 2025
Literary Classics Book Awards - Gold Award for Best Middle Grade series
Jun 19th, 2017