The Bella Santini Chronicles

A world of magic.
A place to feel understood.

Beyond the familiar world, fairy realms shimmer, dragons wait, and a girl who has always felt different begins to discover who she is.

Fantasy adventures for ages 8–14, where belonging, courage, and compassion become part of the journey.

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An invitation to wonder. A story to grow with.

  • Ages 8–14
  • Middle-grade fantasy
  • Emotional resilience

For the child who feels deeply.

The friendship that suddenly feels uncertain. The mistake they cannot stop thinking about. The quiet question: Where do I belong?

Bella knows something about feeling out of place. Through fairy realms, unexpected friendships, and extraordinary challenges, her story gives readers room to explore feelings they may recognize in themselves.

For the child caught up in the adventure, there is wonder. For the adult reading beside them, there are openings into conversations that can be hard to begin.

Bella Santini in the Land of Everlasting Change by Angela Legh
Book One · Begin here

Bella Santini in the Land of Everlasting Change

Finding where you belong.

Bella has always noticed things others miss and felt emotions deeply. When a trail of glowing lights leads her into the woods, she enters a fairy realm where nothing is familiar and trust is not easily earned.

Accused before she can explain herself, Bella must navigate strange rules, shifting loyalties, and the mystery of who she truly is. Understanding herself may become the greatest adventure of all.

Belonging · Friendship · Emotional courage · Trust in self

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What helps you remember who you are when someone misunderstands you?

Bella Santini in the Troll War by Angela Legh
Book Two

Bella Santini in the Troll War

Seeing beyond appearances.

For the first time, Bella has begun to feel at home. But at Yelimoon Fairy School, a bully is testing her courage. Beyond its walls, an army of trolls is gathering.

As danger threatens both the fairy and human worlds, Bella discovers that every person carries a story she cannot see. Friendship, betrayal, and unexpected truths challenge her to look beneath fear and first impressions.

Compassion · Loyalty · Standing up to bullies · Love as strength

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What might change when we look beyond what we first believe about someone?

Princess Bella Visits the Dragon’s Lair by Angela Legh
Book Three

Princess Bella Visits the Dragon’s Lair

Learning to trust yourself.

In the dragon realm of Moonemberly, Bella must choose her dragon protectors. Some appear powerful. Others appear wise. Choosing well asks her to look deeper.

When danger rises from the Plains of Despair, her choices carry consequences she never expected. Amid uncertainty and mistakes, Bella must find the courage to trust her judgment and decide what to do next.

Discernment · Responsibility · Inner steadiness · Self-trust

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What helps you make a choice when the answer is unclear?

The wonder. The heart. The Bella effect.

A little magic.
A lasting impression.

“emotional growth is built directly into the adventure.”

Literary Titan

“an engaging, highly educational, and empowering read.”

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Readers’ Favorite

“It will empower children and allow them to understand themselves and the world in new ways.”

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The Golden Wizard Book Prize

Praise for Bella Santini in the Land of Everlasting Change

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Golden Wizard
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Gold Book Award
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Beyond the story

Carry the magic into everyday life.

A story can offer the first words. A quiet moment together can help them grow. Keep exploring feelings, friendships, and choices with resources for the world beyond Bella’s pages.

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Free Emotions Journal

Give their feelings a place on the page.

Continue the exploration beyond Bella’s world with a free Emotions Journal. Make room for a little reflection, a little curiosity, and the feelings that deserve to be heard.

Three cover designs. Choose whichever feels right for your reader.

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Read together. Wonder together.

You do not need to turn reading into a lesson. Sometimes one thoughtful question, asked without rushing toward an answer, is enough.

For parents

Find companion guides and resources for conversations about the feelings and choices within each adventure.

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For teachers

Bring the books into classroom discussion with guides, activities, and opportunities for reflection.

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For librarians

Discover the series and supporting resources for your library’s reading community.

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Self-Love Journal
A 90-day self-love journal for women

Come home to yourself, one page at a time.

Give yourself space to listen inward, reflect on your experiences, and deepen your relationship with yourself. The Self-Love Journal invites women into 90 days of self-discovery, self-compassion, and learning to honor their own needs.

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Bella Santini Portuguese edition
Portuguese edition

Bella Santini na Terra da Eterna Mudança

Begin Bella’s adventure in Portuguese.

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There is more to discover

Bella’s world is waiting.

The adventure continues beyond the page. Step into Bella’s online world for magical discoveries and playful experiences that invite reflection on feelings, friendships, and choices.

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Before you begin the journey…

What ages are the books for?

The Bella Santini Chronicles is a middle-grade fantasy series for readers ages 8–14. Your reader’s interests and reading confidence can help guide the choice.

Which book should we read first?

Begin with Bella Santini in the Land of Everlasting Change, then continue with Bella Santini in the Troll War and Princess Bella Visits the Dragon’s Lair. Bella’s story develops across the three books.

What emotional themes do the stories explore?

Friendship, belonging, fear, bullying, compassion, difficult choices, and learning to trust yourself unfold through Bella’s magical adventures. The stories give readers and the adults beside them a shared starting point for conversation.

Are companion guides available?

Yes. Find the free parent guides through the Parenting Resource Center and teacher guides through the Teacher Resources page. The free Emotions Journal offers another way to continue exploring beyond the story.

Follow a little light

Every journey begins with a little curiosity.

A fairy realm. An unexpected friendship. A question that feels familiar. Read the first two chapters of Book One and meet Bella at the beginning.

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