Friendship, unity, understanding, tradition, spirituality, and mystery are all weaved into The Libertalia Trilogy. Mel Lewis, author of adult and children's books and the author of The Libertalia Trilogy joins Ashley on Live Your True Life Perspectives. Mel and Ashley discuss her inspirations for writing the trilogy, the depth of the character development, and the concept of the books.
Mystery meets history in Mel Lewis’ YA fiction trilogy, Libertalia, aimed at 11-16 year olds. Filled with unexpected twists and turns, the Libertalia series starts its journey in a private boarding school in the Eastern Cape in South Africa. The story is a melting pot of friendship, mystery and treasure, peppered with suspense, intrigue and African legend. The series takes its characters on a journey to a sangoma’s (traditional healer) hut in the Eastern Cape, searching for ancient treasure in Zimbabwe in Libertalia Lost Fortunes, and facing family betrayal in Madagascar in Libertalia Quest for Land. The characters are diverse and strong, and we see them tackle a host of challenges with aplomb.
Lewis keeps readers captivated by the tricky situations and difficult choices the main characters are faced with. Not straying too far from history, the connections built between legend and modern day life keep us guessing. The final book in the Libertalia trilogy, is Libertalia The End of an Era. As the young teens become young adults in the final book, the story will delight readers with its entertaining blend of heartache, friendship and, of course… treasure.
In this current climate, why not encourage your tweens to put down their screens and engage in a series that’s not only quick and fun to read but filled with intrigue, adventure and multicultural characters. You can find the Libertalia trilogy in local bookstores or on Amazon.
You can learn more about Mel and connect with her:
Official Website: www.MelinaLewisAuthor.com 
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