Kelby, the Halfling Princess — Celeste Wilson

Kelby has never known the world beyond her uncle Dagon's cottage, his miserable little vegetable garden, and the river that runs past their home. Her uncle fills her head with horrible stories about what would happen if Kelby ever waded into the river or even touched the surface. Despite these warnings ringing in her mind, Kelby is sure that she can hear the water singing to her. One day, she finds the courage to enter the river and breaks free of her uncle's control. There is a world beyond the river full of wood nymphs, water spirits, fantastic kingdoms, and other wonders. Kelby also realizes that she is from this magical realm. She will have to tap into her inner strength to escape Dagon's clutches and find her one true home. Along the way, she will meet new friends and reunite with the family she had been forced to forget.