The Boy Who Lost His Spark

The story follows Jem, who grapples with his family's move to a small town, feeling increasingly unhappy as mischief and chaos surround him. His sister Verity believes a nouka, an ancient creature from a long-extinct volcano, is responsible for the strange happenings. Initially skeptical, Jem's journey through the whimsical chaos ultimately leads him to rediscover magic and a sense of belonging in his new home. This tale weaves together themes of family, acceptance, and the interplay between ancient magic and modern struggles.