A Place of Turquoise

His parents have vanished. Can this young boy and his talking dog-like friend conquer puzzling obstacles and obscure creatures to bring them home?


Robert loves spending summer vacation with his chatty bestie, Fartie. Boating and swimming, collecting rocks and eating candy—their time at the lake is simply perfect. But the joy turns to confusion when they make it back to the house and the parents are nowhere to be found.


Determined to save the grown-ups, who had been taken by a cold damp shadow to a mysterious world, Robert and Fartie follow a blackbird’s instructions to enter a magical turquoise-colored land. And when a wise dog greets them to explain that Mom and Dad are trapped in a castle with their memories missing, the brave duo vows to find the magic sand that can fix everything.


As they walk, fly, and dive across this colorful realm, can they rescue their family before they run out of time?


A Place of Turquoise is a whimsical middle grade fantasy. If you or your child like fast-paced adventures, unique characters, and sweeping, immersive settings, then you’ll delight in Karina Salfeld’s masterful story.