Jill M. Morgan

Nine-year-old Karl Anders Nilsson knows exactly what it feels like to be unwanted. Living in chilly Stockholm with an uncaring foster family, he spends his days feeling lonely and neglected. More than anything, Karl yearns for a warm home, a true friend, and the real father he has never known. Then, on an ordinary October day, Karl simply vanishes. The police are baffled, but Karl has actually been swept away to the magical realm of Farawayland. There, he uncovers an incredible secret: his real father is the king, and Karl is actually Prince Mio. But this beautiful new world is not entirely safe. Ancient prophecies have foretold his arrival, and Mio is destined to face a truly dangerous mission. Alongside his loyal new best friend Pompoo and a magnificent flying horse named Miramis, Mio must journey into the terrifying darkness of Outer Land. Waiting for them is the cruel Sir Kato, a wicked knight who has abducted the children of the kingdom. Step into a breathtaking fantasy adventure where a forgotten boy must find the courage to become a hero and save his new home.

There is a place somewhere on the other side of the stars known as Nangiyala. It is a magical realm where the days of campfires and ancient sagas still exist, a world filled with breathtaking beauty and incredible danger. When two devoted brothers, Karl and Jonatan, are tragically separated by death, they are miraculously reunited in this mystical land. Together, they become the Brothers Lionheart, ready to live out the peaceful, adventurous afterlife they always dreamed of. But they soon discover that even in Nangiyala, darkness is creeping in. A cruel tyrant has taken control of a neighboring valley, spreading fear and commanding a terrifying, mythical beast. To protect their new home and the people they have come to love, the brothers must find a courage they never knew they had. This timeless, epic fantasy explores the unbreakable bond of family, the ultimate meaning of bravery, and the powerful truth that love can conquer even the darkest of shadows.