The Rise of Nicholas the Noble
A Novel
About the Book
Shipwrecked in the Arctic Tundra, a young boy named Nicholas and his dog , Barry, discover a magical and wondrous world called One True North, filled with magical creatures who protect a powerful object called the Lumistella Stone. But a dark force driven by greed lurks near. With his army of savage ice giants, Gangleri has come for the Stone. Can Nicholas accept his destiny and become the hero that One True North and the rest of the world so desperately need?
What People Are Saying
“Fantastic concept…I was engaged with the fantasy element [and] universe.”
– Kathryn M, Reviewer
“Fantasy enthusiasts will be enthralled.”
– School Library Journal
“My daughter and I both enjoyed reading this book. We [loved] the story of the Noble Nick and his dog.”
– Kearsten B, Reviewer
“My kiddo is in elementary school and will enjoy reading this one!”
– Zaneta, @z.readz.bookz
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Discover the World
East of Gangleri’s Domain past the Mountains of Enchantment, South of the Never-Frozen River and Mother Earth’s Lair, is where our heroic adventure begins. Let your imagination soar as you discover the majestic terrain of the Kingdom of the One True North.
About the Author
Chanda Bell
CHANDA A. BELL was once a beloved middle school English teacher. Now she is the visionary founder and co-CEO of The Lumistella Company, home to the international phenomenon The Elf on the Shelf. As the co-author of the bestseller The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition and sole author of other books from the Santaverse brand, Chanda has become “Santa’s Chief Storyteller.”
Over the years, she has brought Santa’s world to life with a Netflix partnership, launched a traveling holiday musical and designed a Scout Elf character balloon to represent The Elf on the Shelf® brand for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®. Today, more than 31 million homes have embraced her magical Christmas characters.
Meet the Author
Join Chanda in person as she reads from The Rise of Nicholas the Noble and answers your questions about the novel, her writing process and Santaverse!