Jalina Jons and the Owenroake Treasure Hunters - Jalina Jons Adventure Series, #1

AWARD WINNING!

B.R.A.G Medallion Honoree
1st Place 2025 Next Best Read Book Contest
1st Place 2025 International Firebird Book Awards
Story Monsters Approved Winner 2026

If you love Harry Potter, Fablehaven, or Narnia, the Jalina Jons Adventure Series is perfect for you. WithB a dark forest, magical kingdoms, and an unforgettable new beginning in a place beyond imagination, it promises a thrilling page-turning adventure!

Magical treehouses, superhero powers, ancient secrets, and magical artifacts intertwine to make an unforgettable fantasy world at the Fort Fernbottom school of magic!

Golden glitter on her pillow is the least of Jalina (Nina) Jons' worries when a man in a black suit arrives with news that shatters her world. Suddenly orphaned and torn from their family home, Nina and her brother Jake find themselves bound for the infamous Owenroake Children's Home. But behind its grim facade of cruel wardens and meager gruel lies an extraordinary secret: magical "Areas" where impossible superhero powers flourish. Just as Nina uncovers her own mysterious powers at Fort Fernbottom, a treasure hunt competition turns into chaos with life-threatening odds. With her team now stranded in hostile territory, Nina must unlock abilities she never knew she possessed if they're to survive the dangers closing in around them. But will it be in time?

Award Winning: 1st Place in the Next Best Read Book Contest 2025

International Firebird Book Award Winner: 1st Place 2025

This seven-book series offers an epic adventure in every installment, packed with fast-paced action and whimsical magic. It takes readers to the edge of disaster and back, immersing them in a world they'll never want to leave. Full of mystery, villains, mythical creatures, friendships, and team-building missions. Perfect as a family read-aloud or an independent middle-grade fantasy escape. Ideal for readers aged 9-14 and students in Grades 4-8, but other adventure seekers will enjoy it also!