Warrior’s Daughter
by Lily Ann Fenwyn
Fourteen-year-old Ari Rowan knows the rules. Keep your head down. Stay quiet. Don’t make trouble.
At school, she’s invisible when she’s lucky and a target when she’s not. At home, she navigates a mother who drinks too much, an older brother struggling with burdens of his own, a younger brother who needs protecting, and a world that keeps telling her who she’s supposed to be. Only her best friend, Imani, seems willing to question the stories everyone else accepts.
Then her grandmother gives her an old pendant. The symbol carved into its surface shouldn’t mean anything. But strange things begin to happen. Ancient symbols appear where none existed before. Dreams blur into memory. A mysterious female warrior watches from the edges of her world. And every answer leads to a question no one wants her to ask: What if the stories she’s been told about herself were never true?
The deeper Ari digs, the more she realizes the greatest threat isn’t magic. It’s a system of stories designed to keep people from remembering who they are. As forces both ancient and modern close in around her, Ari must decide whether to remain the person the world expects—or become the person she was always meant to be.
Warrior’s Daughter is the first book in an illustrated fantasy series about courage, identity, inheritance, and remembering the strength that was never truly lost.
Perfect for readers who love strong female protagonists, coming-of-age fantasy, mythology, and stories of awakening and self-discovery.
More books by Lily Ann Fenwyn
Lillie's Light on Sparkly Pond
Lillie’s Light is a gentle story about kindness, courage, and the quiet ways we help one another.
At Sparkly Pond, Lillie is a loving hound with a soft heart and a steady spirit. She doesn’t roar or rush. She listens, notices, and shows up when it matters most. When others are scared, small, or unsure, Lillie’s light helps guide the way.
Inspired by real moments of bravery and compassion, Lillie’s Light reminds young readers that being kind is a strength, and that even the smallest acts of care can make a big difference.
This beautifully illustrated picture book is perfect for children ages 3–7 and for anyone who believes that gentleness, empathy, and love are powerful things.
Just like all Adventures on Sparkly Pond books, pages for coloring are included at the end of the story!
Maggie's Big Splash
Adventures on Sparkly Pond
Maggie’s Big Splash is a heartwarming picture book from the Adventures on Sparkly Pond series, a whimsical world where friendship and discovery flow together like ripples across still water.
In this joyful tale, Maggie, a big golden retriever with a love for adventure, meets Ripplefly, a quick and curious dragonfly. What begins as a simple splash turns into a story of laughter, kindness, and connection — reminding us all that friendship often starts with one brave leap.
Perfect for read-aloud moments, bedtime giggles, and gentle life lessons, Maggie’s Big Splash continues the beloved spirit of Ripplefly and the Little Lily Pad, celebrating play, wonder, and the magic of nature. Also perfect for gigglers, dreamers, and every child who’s ever jumped right in without fear of getting wet.
Now with U-Color™ pages in the back so your child can bring the magic to life with their own creativity! So grab your favorite crayons, markers, or colored pencils because Sparkly Pond is waiting for your touch of color!
Ripplefly & the Little Lily Pad
Adventures on Sparkly Pond
Ripplefly the dragonfly loves to explore Sparkly Pond, where small wonders make big ripples! One sunny day, she discovers a tiny lily pad floating all alone. Can something so small really matter? With the help of her pond friends, Ripplefly & the Little Lily Pad learn that even the littlest things can hold great importance.
Ripplefly & the Little Lily Pad is a gentle, beautifully illustrated story about curiosity, courage, and the power of noticing what others overlook. Perfect for ages 3–7, this story invites young readers to slow down and see the wonder in the small details all around them. Each Adventure on Sparkly Pond book includes the exclusive U-Color feature — black-and-white coloring pages at the end, so children can bring Sparkly Pond and its characters to life with their own creativity.
A delightful read-aloud for families and a confidence-building choice for early readers, this first adventure in the Adventures on Sparkly Pond series will capture hearts and imaginations alike.
Ripplefly & the Little Lily Pad - U-Color Edition
Color the Adventure!
Ripplefly & the Little Lily Pad – UColor the Adventure!
Ripplefly the dragonfly and her friends are back—this time in a book you can bring to life with your own colors!
This companion to the original Ripplefly & the Little Lily Pad storybook lets you:
• Add your imagination to the pond, meadow, and sky.
• Create your own versions of Ripplefly, Annie, and their friends.
• Explore the magic of Sparkly Pond page by page.
Whether you’ve already read the story or are just meeting Ripplefly for the first time, this coloring book invites you into a world of wonder, friendship, and creativity.
So grab your favorite crayons, markers, or colored pencils! Sparkly Pond is waiting for your touch of color!
(A Lily Ann Fenwyn creation • www.SparklyPond.com)