Maya Brooks and the Land of Fire and Ice (Maya Brooks Adventures) Paperback – March 13, 2026

Middle-Grade Fantasy Adventure Set in Real Iceland For Fans of Percy Jackson & Harry PotterEleven-year-old Maya Brooks discovers her "grief drawings" are actually prophecies when her family travels to Iceland. The creatures she's been sketching for three years? Completely real. Her dead grandmother? Alive—and now the Queen of Elves protecting the boundary between worlds.A Quest Across Iceland's Most Magical LandscapesRacing from the Blue Lagoon to erupting geysers, from ancient parliament grounds to troll-guarded coastlines, Maya must collect seven magical Wayfinder stones before a ruthless scientist enslaves the magical realm. With her organized brother Theo and mysterious guide Lijiana, she faces tests from guardians who've watched humanity for centuries.But Power Corrupts—Even the WorthyEach stone makes Maya stronger. Each victory makes forcing cooperation seem more reasonable than earning trust. The real test isn't collecting magical artifacts—it's choosing what kind of person she'll become with world-changing power.What Readers Love:Every location is real and visitable in IcelandAuthentic Icelandic folklore and Hidden People mythologyStrong sibling relationship and family dynamicsThemes of cooperation, environmental stewardship, cultural respectFemale protagonist who must choose service over controlPerfect for ages 8-12, boys and girlsAction, adventure, magic, and moral complexityThe Ultimate Question: Will Maya build bridges between the human and magical worlds—or burn them down?If you loved these books, you'll love Maya Brooks:- Percy Jackson series (mythology meets modern world)- Harry Potter (chosen one with moral choices)- Aru Shah and the End of Time (cultural mythology, female protagonist)- Nevermoor series (magical trials and tests)- The Storm Runner (quest structure, non-Western mythology)Debut novel by sibling authors Nyssa and Atharv Bagotra—a year in research and writing, inspired by family travels and love of fantasy literature celebrating cooperation over conquest.Scroll up and click "Buy Now" to begin Maya's journey across the land of fire and ice! Read more