Summer's Son

<p><strong>As the son of Hades and Persephone Sam's life isn't just complicated-it's mythic.</strong></p><p></p><p>After a fiery showdown on a Pacific Northwest beach Sam has had enough of gods demons and the constant guilt of letting down his friends. Fleeing the chaos he seeks refuge in Echo Mesa a quirky New Mexico commune he hopes can become a new home.</p><p></p><p>Reuniting with his mother Persephone should have been everything Sam hoped for. Instead he uncovers a family secret: a half-brother named Orion whose charm hides a heart as dark as the desert nights. When a mysterious old man teaches Sam to channel his power through music he learns of a prophecy tied to the Summer Solstice concert-a prophecy that places him center stage.</p><p></p><p>As betrayal brews and the concert looms Sam must find his voice-not just to sing but to stand up for himself and what he loves. With danger lurking in the shadows and the primal rhythm of music in the air Sam's journey will test his courage forge unexpected bonds and reveal the strength of his heart.</p><p></p><p>Readers who love mythological adventure complex family dynamics and a touch of magic will love <em>Summer's Son</em>. Fans of stories like <em>Percy Jackson</em> <em>The Trials of Apollo</em> and <em>The Raven Cycle</em> will find themselves drawn to Sam's epic journey filled with dark secrets betrayal and the power of music.</p><p></p><p><strong>Will Sam embrace his inner fire and fulfill his destiny or will his melody fade into silence?</strong></p><p><strong>______________________________________________________</strong></p><p></p><p><em>Summer's Sun</em> is an award-winning urban fantasy adventure designed for middle grade readers. With a Flesch Reading Ease score of 85 and grade-level readability between 4th and 6th grade it's easily accessible to students ages 10-13.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Reading Level Information:</strong></p><ul><li><ul><li><strong>Flesch Reading Ease:</strong> 85 (Very easy to read ideal for middle grade readers)</li><li><strong>Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level:</strong> 4.1 (Suitable for 3rd-5th grade readability)</li><li><strong>Recommended Age Range:</strong> 10-13 years old (Grades 4-6)</li></ul></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Ideal for:</strong></p><ul><li><ul><li>Confident 4th graders</li><li>Middle school readers looking for action-packed fast-paced fantasy</li><li>Fans of <em>Percy Jackson</em> <em>Keeper of the Lost Cities</em> and <em>Wings of Fire</em></li></ul></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Themes include:</strong> Friendship courage loyalty and discovering your hidden strengths.</p>