Forbidden worlds, the quest of a lifetime, a fish-out-of-water heroine, and an epic clash of light and darkness… if that sounds like your kind of adventure, Glow in the Dark: A Streak of Light by T.J. Scripps is the book for you! Dive into all the details of this thrilling debut—the first in a brand-new series—and don’t miss out on a chance to win an incredible Glow in the Dark prize pack!
MY REVIEW
Glow in the Dark: A Streak of Light is a breathtaking, enchanting new fantasy series by debut author T.J. Scripps.
A luminous adventure about Ruby Diamond, a seemingly ordinary 10-year-old whose world changes forever when her grandmother gives her a dreamcatcher that opens a portal to The Aura Embassy—a magic academy in space responsible for sending signs to people on Earth.
At The Aura Embassy, students learn the art of sending signs in nature, shapes, numbers, animals, weather, dreams, and light—each one carrying a message to spark the human aura’s light. As Ruby begins her first year studying under the guidance of Starland Royals, it’s not long before she discovers her own aura holds a rare and powerful energy.
But dark forces are rising—creatures that feed on human auras—and Ruby must unlock the power of her own glow, or risk the destruction of light across worlds. Will darkness triumph, or will light save the day?
Perfect for fans of magic-school adventures, brave female heroines, and thrilling journeys across the stars, this dazzling new fantasy is filled with celestial magic, glowing auras, and secret signs from the universe—a must-read for readers who loved Chronicles of Whetherwhy, Nevermoor, and Greenwild.
Reviewers have called T.J. Scripps’ debut “quite a novel concept for a book for younger readers” (Indie Reader) and “perfect for readers who can’t resist life’s sparkles” (The Children’s Book Review). Readers’ Favorite raves that “Scripps has taken bling and successfully transformed it into a book!” while acclaimed reviewer Kim Welch praises its “jump-off-the-page imagination — contagious imagination!” Suz Costner describes it as “a fun, fast-paced adventure that will have readers looking out for signs of their own to power up their auras.” Indie Reader adds that “underlying Scripps’ story is a kind of new-age sensibility that takes ideas from crystal healing and aura healing as a means to uncover and re-energize human problems.”
The world of Glow in the Dark offers a backstage pass to uncover the hidden meanings around us, all wrapped up in an exciting story for inquisitive young readers.
P.s. If you’re wondering just how many people believe in signs like these—nearly 65% of Americans believe in spirits or unseen forces guiding us through the universe, while 40% consider spirituality essential to their lives!
My book’s been on a joyride with The Children’s Book Review for the past month, and trust me, my tour hosts did not hold back! If you’re up for some juicy feedback or just want to hear what’s got readers buzzing about my book, you’ll want to check out their reviews. Also, I’m running a fantastic giveaway in partnership with The Children’s Book Review. Enter it now!
GIVEAWAY
Enter the giveaway below for your chance to win a signed paperback of Glow in the Dark: A Streak of Light!
One lucky winner will receive:
- A signed hardcopy of my book
- A Montessori Toy Interactive Constellation card pack
- A “Scratch & Play Scripps National Spelling Bee” Activity Book
- The official dictionary of the Scripps National Spelling Bee 2025: “Words of the Champions”
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ABOUT THE BOOK:
Ages: 8+ | 202 Pages
Publisher: Skybok Press | ISBN: 979-8991217477
Ruby, a regular 10-year-old girl with fiery red hair and wild green eyes, has her life turned upside down when her grandmother gives her a magical dreamcatcher. One night, it transports her to the dazzling planet of Starland, where she discovers The Aura Embassy, a magnificent glass castle floating in space. There, she meets alien kids and Royal Light Beings, who welcome her as one of their own. Excited to unravel Starland’s mysteries and connect them to her own world, Ruby faces danger as sinister Dark Beings threaten to extinguish all light, both on Starland and Earth. With thrilling challenges ahead, Ruby must maintain her disguise, uncover secrets, and stop the dark forces before it’s lights out forever. Join Ruby on her daring quest to save the world’s light!
