The next adventure in the Sea Legume Saga: Beneath the Hidden Tides is out now!

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LJL

 LJL has had a passion for adventure from an early age. He translated that passion to teaching children and adults alike to grow confident, strong and capable in many skills such as swimming, sailing, lifeguarding and CPR, and even skydiving.


His first novel published is SECRET OF THE SEA LEGUMES.

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Books by LJL

Secret of the Sea Legumes, front cover, 1st edition.

An ideal chapter book for young readers who crave adventure, magic, and heartfelt tales like The Lorax and The Wild Robot.

 A hidden treasure. A race against time. 

A young girl’s quest to save the sea’s magic.  Lila had always cherished her adventures with Grandpa Finn, but nothing could compare to discovering the extraordinary Sea Legumes—mysterious creatures that shimmer beneath the waves, balancing the ocean's delicate ecosystem. For generations, Lila’s family has safeguarded this secret. When a ruthless businessman, Mr. Greedmore, arrives with his fleet, determined to harvest every last one for profit, Lila’s world is thrown into chaos.  As the magical glow of the Sea Legumes begins to fade, Lila and Grandpa Finn embark on a daring mission to protect their village from ruin. Along the way, they learn that sometimes the smallest creatures carry the greatest power, and protecting what you love requires true bravery.  Secret of the Sea Legumes is a heart-warming tale of environmental stewardship, family bonds, and magical adventure. Perfect for young readers who love adventure with an inspiring and meaningful twist.  Will Lila succeed and protect the Sea Legumes or will their secret be lost forever? 

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A thrilling, heart-pounding adventure filled with mystery, courage, and the power of the ocean itself. Perfect for fans of Moana and Percy Jackson. Buy now and dive into the adventure!

 

Dive back into the enchanting world of the Sea Legumes in this thrilling sequel to the best-selling Secret of the Sea Legumes!

A Dark Secret. A Deep Dive into the Unknown.

Lila and Milo never meant to break the rules. As young guardians of the mysterious sea legumes, they swore to protect the ocean’s most precious secret. But when their grandfather falls ill and the legumes begin to fade, they take a desperate journey beyond the reefs—straight into danger.

Swept into the legendary Deep Drift, an underwater graveyard of lost ships and hidden threats, they uncover something impossible: wrecks that shouldn't be there, creatures that shouldn’t exist, and shadows that seem to move on their own. But they’re not alone in the depths.

A long-forgotten enemy lurks beneath the waves—a man who once nearly destroyed everything. And he’s about to make a deadly mistake.

As the tides turn and the ocean begins to pull them deeper, Lila and Milo must unravel the Drift’s secrets before time runs out. Because some things in the sea were meant to stay hidden... and some treasures should never be disturbed.


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Secret of the Sea Legumes - Amazon USBeneath the Hidden Tides - Amazon USSecret of the Sea Legumes - Amazon CanadaBeneath the Hidden Tides - Amazon CASecret of the Sea Legumes - Barnes & NobleSecret of the Sea Legumes - Bookshop.org

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