Two dads, five siblings, and goggles! Grim Doyle has always known his life was not exactly "normal", and things get even more curious when he discovers a set of stones that sweep him and his family to the fantasy, steampunk world of Verne - a place they had escaped from years ago. Now that they've returned, Grim and his siblings hide from the evil Lord Victor and his minions. And while learning about Jinns, Mystics, and the power of absinth they try to discover who is trying to kill them with the deadly Scourge. "This book is one part J.K. Rowling, one part Lemony Snicket, one part H.G Wells/Jules Verne, and all parts awesome!" - Tiffany's Bookshelf

All teenagers must have a purpose, all magicians must fight, and all prophecies must come true. Like most teenagers, Candace Brown just wants to finish school and begin the next chapter of her life. One day just that happens and she discovers a world of magic. She is sent on a perilous mission where she learns about a prophecy that makes her mission sound like it will have a cataclysmic end. She must join together with her fellow magicians and battle their common enemies, whose power continues to strengthen. Candace is forced to ignore a daunting prophecy and overcome her fears in time to end the battle, but rather than ending it, she begins something much worse.

Tori has just been sent to The School For The Gifted. Her parents sent her there without warning or even a goodbye. Her whole life has just been turned upside down because of her "talent". She can move things with her mind. Anything and everything. When she arrives at the school she meets many new friends and she also makes some enemies. But her life now is for once good. Maybe it'll stay that way.. Maybe not.