Ascension

By Kara Dalkey,

Book cover of Ascension

Book description

The sea is the birthplace of legends.

Nia, a young mermyd of the Bluefin clan, has had one wish all her life - to be an Avatar in her beloved home of Atlantis.

The ten Avatars rule the beautiful and peaceful undersea city alongside the ancient Farworlders, whose magic keepsā€¦

When you buy books, we may earn a commission that helps keep our lights on (or join the rebellion as a member).

Why read it?

1 author picked Ascension as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Nia's lifelong dream is to become an avatar, one of the ruling mermaids of Atlantis. But when she is passed over for the opportunity, she must embark on a quest to prove herself. This journey takes her far beyond the sea and everything she knows to the world of dry land. Arthurian legends, mermaids, magic, Atlantis, a heroineā€™s journey ā€“ how can you go wrong?

From Jennifer's list on Atlantis if you love adventure.

If you love Ascension...

Ad

Book cover of One Giant Leap

One Giant Leap by Ben Gartner,

Editor's Pick, BookLife by Publishers Weekly.

Gold Medal, 2023 Mom's Choice Awards.

Gold Medal, 2023 Readers' Favorite Awards.

First Place, 2023 Gertrude Warner Middle Grade Awards.

Iā€™m pretty sure Iā€™m about to die in space. And I just turned twelve and a half.

Blast off with the four winners ofā€¦

Want books like Ascension?

Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 86 books like Ascension.

Browse books like Ascension

Book cover of Meet Me in Atlantis: My Obsessive Quest to Find the Sunken City
Book cover of Atlantis: The Antediluvian World
Book cover of The Maracot Deep

Share your top 3 reads of 2024!

And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.

2,007

readers submitted
so far, will you?

Ad

šŸ“š If you like Ascension, you might also like...

Just Like Click by Sandy Grubb,

Book cover of Just Like Click

Nick Townley has lived his entire lifeā€”all eleven yearsā€”at Black Butte Ranch, nestled in the foothills of the snow-capped Cascade Mountains. While his parents push him to study, practice sports, and make friends, Nick prefers to retreat into his superhero universe and create exciting Adventures of Click comics. When aā€¦

Serendipity by Maria de FƔtima Santos,

Book cover of Serendipity

Serendipity is a magical story told by a grandmother to a granddaughter, introducing us to the traditional way of living of the Scottish Travellers and their Cant language.

A fantasy tale for children of 8 years old and older inspired by three real places in Scotland. Serendipity takes us toā€¦

5 book lists we think you will like!

Interested in Atlantis, mermaids, and King Arthur?

Atlantis 18 books
Mermaids 54 books
King Arthur 63 books