Here you can learn more about the books and their characters, and you also get a chance to meet the authors. You can visit Taynikma in other countries as well.
14-year old Koto grew up with his mom and dad in the small village of Corsay that lies at the foot of the Sarratum Mountains. Koto is both adventurous and brave. He is nimble, and has an incredible ability to hide in shadows. He sees just as well by night as by day, an ability he inherited from neither his father nor his mother.
There are quite a few stories about the strange, thieving Knomes. It seems only Princess Zika can control them.
Henzel is Head of the Clanaka's City Guards and holds a might which others often get to feel. And he is also very vain and has a wardrobe as big as a treasure chamber.
An old master thief from Clanaka. He knows the magical shadow powers and carries many secrets. He drinks much tea, but only the finest.
Eeks are not only ugly, they also have a terrible shriek, enough to stun a small animal!
Monto is 16 years old and a soldier in the army of Klanaka. His father was a hero of war, and Monto is expected to follow in his father's footsteps.
Artan is 13 years old and wise beyond his years. He was accepted to the River Clan Academy even though he is an orphan. A strong-willed dreamer.
Loyal to the Captain Henzel, but Lt. Lenzor also carries a secret which he struggles to keep to himself as Monto searches for his uncle.
Long-time writer for Disney with book versions of such blockbusters as Finding Nemo and The Incredibles. He has recently published a book on role-playing games, and has previously written stories for computer games.
Graduated from the Joe Kubert School of Graphic Art and has done art direction on several LEGO projects. He has published a bestselling book on drawing manga and was featured in a series of workshops on national Danish television.
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