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Newnan, GA, United States, 2014/01/31 - The Foxes of Caminus by Laura Burroughs New Sci-fi Novel Delivers Empowering Message for Young Adults - Former educator creates a science fiction novel encouraging teenagers to discover their potential - BurroughsBooks.com.
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Few young adult books have been more popular in recent years than the science fiction and fantasy genres. From Harry Potter to The Lord of the Rings and The Hunger Games to Divergent, young adults can’t seem to get enough of these make-believe adventures, self-empowerment messages, and thrilling worlds.
Enter The Foxes of Caminus by Laura Burroughs. Not unlike these previously mentioned series, the book is the first installment of a new science fiction series that will completely captivate your teenager. Written by Burroughs, a former educator, the book follows fraternal twins Anya and Harlie Fox as they explore their new lives at Caminus Academy, a secret school for the specially gifted. As they open themselves to the possibilities of their own power, the children discover that they have gifts they never knew they had. And as threats loom for the fate of their school, they need to pull together with the rest of the students to fight for their right to learn. The novel features fantastic lessons about the importance of personalized education, the value in self-discovery, and the power of belief.
“Our world is too vast and complex for education to continue to be one-size fits all,” says Burroughs. “We need to reconstruct education to teach people how to solve problems and to develop the individual talents of every student. People can create limitless possibility, but many of us are often poor judges of what is possible. Our beliefs drive our perceptions, our perceptions drive our actions, and our actions drive our lives. To grow we must be willing to confront our own misconceptions about what we can and cannot do, as they are the most influential factors in realizing our potential.”
Major themes in the book include:
• The power that each of us holds in unlocking our own potential
• Opening yourself up to unthinkable possibilities
• Lessons in the value of tailored education
• Building compassionate and respectful community of peers
• Exciting and eye-opening glances through history and time
• Religious acceptance
“As young adults face challenges and question their abilities to create their own future,” adds Burroughs,“I hope The Foxes of Caminus inspires them to reach higher, dig deeper into their own untapped potential and celebrate the rewards that come from their own efforts.”
Born and raised in East Point, Georgia, Laura Burroughs knew she wanted to be a writer, almost before she knew what writing was. After earning a degree in education from Vanderbilt University, Ms. Burroughs received her Masters and Specialists degrees from Georgia State University and taught science and literature to teenagers in Georgia's public schools for a number of years. With The Foxes of Caminus, the writer's literary talents are on full display. Her second book chronicling the continuing adventures of Harlie and Anya Fox is now underway. Ms. Burroughs lives in the Atlanta area with her husband, daughter and dog.
Review copies abvailable upon request.
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