About the Author

Nathalie Laine is a children's fantasy author. She lives a safe distance away from the ocean, in Paris, France, where she works in marketing.She enjoys: poking her finger into the mini whirlpools that form above bath drains, randomly understanding words in a language she doesn't know, wrongly guessing the double-agent in cold war spy stories, sharing a Turkish meal of "Lion's milk", fish and turnip juice with friends, and getting spurned by grumpy cats. She may have snuck some of the above into her novel, Alessia in Atlantis: The Forbidden Vial.She is a graduate of the London School of Economics (BSc Management 2010).

Reviews

Editorial Reviews"Aquatic and exotic; a fun and fast-moving tale of friendship." - Kirkus Reviews
"Alessia's magical journey to the lost city of Atlantis and the discovery of her family's history will enrapture middle grade fantasy readers." - Booklife (Editor's Pick)
"Imaginative and colorful, Alessia in Atlantis is a page turner from the very first moment...Perfect for lovers of fantasy and science fiction." - The Children's Book Review
"Pulses with action right from the start in a unique tale with a magical setting and a fun plot with lots of twists and turns. The characters are wonderfully quirky and well-developed... This is a page-turner, a book you won't want to put down." - Reader's Favorite (5-star review)
"Laine builds a fantastical world, surrounding Alessia with imaginative creatures and richly detailed cities... quick-moving, enjoyable undersea adventure." - Publishers Weekly
"For young readers looking for a new fantasy world in which to get lost, Alessia in Atlantis may be just the ticket... A cute, creative, and occasionally scary world full of magical creatures and mysteries just waiting to be solved." - IndieReader

Reader Reviews"Fast-paced and captivating... from the fantastic world building; to the mysterious plot; to the beautiful friendships Alessia makes. I think this will be a huge hit with Middle Grade fantasy lovers." - M. Atkinson, Librarian (5-star review on Netgalley)
"Such an immersive world that you will never want to leave." - Sheryl M (5-star review on Netgalley)
"A spell-binding tale of intrigue and adventure... A delight to read that will captivate the attention of middle-schoolers (and beyond), and stimulate their imaginations. Highly recommended." - Paul (5-star review on Goodreads)
"This story is so much fun! I absolutely loved getting to explore Atlantis as Alessia was learning about her new world... and I honestly want so many more books set in this world!" - Kyla Vaughan (4-star review on Goodreads)
"Jam-packed full of adventure, with characters that are fun to read and a mystery factor that keeps the reader on their toes till the end." - Tiffany Ferrell (5-star review on Readers' Favorite)