Shinji Takahashi and the Mark of the Coatl author-Ludwig Bemelmans at 12 years old

at 12 years old

It never seems like you’ll be 100% ready

Upper and lower edges of boards a bit worn

But is she brave enough to seize that power when it means giving up so much

still-drying-in-your-hands ink

Shinji Takahashi and the Mark of the Coatl author-Ludwig Bemelmans at 12 years old*Signed Bookplate* The first book in a globe trotting middle grade adventure, Shinji Takahashi and the Mark of the Coatl combines high tech wizardry, old world legends and a little bit of magic from the internationally renowned best selling author, Julie Kagawa."One cannot fight destiny, boy. Even if one did not ask for it. The idol calls for you, and you must answer its call"Shinji Takahashi is just an ordinary kid. An ordinary homeschooled smart