Young Adult Fantasy Author · Atlanta
The award-winning authorNavya Sarikonda
Navya began writing The Enchanters' Child when she was twelve — and published it at sixteen. The novel went on to win more than a dozen international awards and the hearts of young readers everywhere.
- Gold Medal · Moonbeam Children's Book Awards
- Best Young Author 2019 · Literary Classics
- 15+ literary honors
The Novel
The Enchanters' Child
Three unlikely allies. One Dark Sorcerer. Secrets powerful enough to tear them apart.
Wren has a secret. She's the last of the Arobol, a group of magic-wielders. After her parents were murdered by a dark entity when she was young, she has been trying to discover who killed them. However, it wasn't just anyone; it was the Dark Sorcerer, a being who is believed to exist only in a fairytale. When an unexpected tragedy hits, Wren is forced to flee to town in hopes of finding the leader of the Gavreel Society, said to have information on her parents' killer.
Zayne has been working for months to uncover the reason behind the dead bodies showing up in multiple towns and the mysterious symbol that is etched into their skin. As Trading Day approaches, he goes to meet with his Gavreel Society to formulate a new plan — little does he know that he'll find the solution in a girl, one who's holding as many secrets as he is.
Quinn is an assassin, killing anyone his Master orders him to kill. Tasked with finding the Enchanters' Child and bringing her back alive in exchange for his freedom, Quinn won't let anything get in his way. Yet, when he finally discovers her, he finds himself questioning his ability to fulfill his mission.
As they race to find the Sorcerer, each for their own reasons, secrets come out — powerful enough to tear them apart.
Inside the Story
Meet the Three
Wren, Zayne, and Quinn — each pulled toward the Sorcerer for their own reasons, each hiding something from the others.
The Last of the Arobol
Wren
Wren is the last of the Arobol, a line of magic-wielders — and the Enchanters' Child herself. Orphaned when the Dark Sorcerer murdered her parents, she has spent years searching for answers about who killed them.
When tragedy strikes again, Wren flees to town seeking the leader of the Gavreel Society, who is said to hold information on her parents' killer. Her magic makes her the most hunted person in the kingdom — and the one person who might end the Sorcerer's reign.
Reviews & Praise
What Reviewers Say
Professional reviews of The Enchanters' Child from review publications — each linked to its source — plus an endorsement from novelist Ann Howard Creel that appears in the book's listings worldwide.
An engaging read with an easy-to-follow plot, rich imagery, intriguing, well-developed characters, and magical twists — following the three narrators Wren, Quinn, and Zayne, with Wren the clear lead.
Read the review at Literary Titan“A wonderful, suspenseful adventure with many twists” — fluid writing and a tight plot; a simple yet engrossing narrative aimed mainly at young readers that still appeals to adults.
Read the review at The Prairies Book Review“A great story with a strong premise… an edgy and somewhat dark ride, compelling readers to find out what is going to happen next. It wrenched many emotions out of me — disbelief, sadness, tension, worry, hope, and too many others to list.
Ann Howard CreelEndorsement · Author of The Magic of Ordinary Days and The Whiskey Sea
Reader Views
Reviewer Rachel Dehning found the story and writing very well done — an exciting quest for fantasy lovers, in the vein of Harry Potter, Maze Runner, and The Hunger Games, with a strong heroine who needs her partners to balance her skills.
Read it on GoodreadsLiterary Classics
An intriguing tale of magic, honor, and friendship, with vivid imagery and solid character development that will enthrall readers of all ages — recommended for home and school libraries. The review notes the book earned the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.
Read it on GoodreadsFrom Readers
On Goodreads, readers call it engrossing with many unexpected twists — one reviewer read it in a single sitting — and highly recommend it, especially to young adult readers.
See reader reviews on GoodreadsHonors
Awards & Recognition
The Enchanters' Child earned honors from literary organizations across the United States and beyond — a remarkable run for a novel begun by a twelve-year-old.
Moonbeam Gold Medal · 2019
Gold — Best Book by Youth Author (under 18), Moonbeam Children's Book Awards. Moonbeam results
Best Young Author of 2019
Literary Classics International Book Awards — Young Author Award (Top Honors), listed among the 2019 award-winning books with a gold seal; the book also holds the Literary Classics Seal of Approval. Literary Classics results
Next Generation Indie Book Awards · 2020
Winner — Young Author (written by an author under 25), plus finalist listings for First Novel and Best Cover Design. NGIBA results
“Shakti” Award · 2019
Navya is the youngest recipient of the Narayan Seva Sansthan “Shakti” (Feminine Energy) Award, honoring women achievers. Khabar report · Award video
- American Fiction Awards 2019 (American Book Fest) — Winner, Best Cover Design: Adult Fiction · Results
- American Fiction Awards 2019 (American Book Fest) — Finalist, Young Adult · Results
- International Book Awards 2019 — Finalist, Best Cover Design: Fiction · Results
- Literary Classics International Book Awards 2019 — Finalist (Top Honors finalists) · Finalists
- Literary Classics 2019 — Seal of Approval, stated in the Literary Classics review · Review on Goodreads
- Dante Rossetti Book Awards 2019 (Chanticleer International Book Awards) — Semi-finalist, Young Adult Fiction · Results
- Feathered Quill Book Awards 2020 — 2nd Place, Young Readers (ages 8–12) · Results
- Feathered Quill Book Awards 2020 — Finalist, Debut Author · Results
- Purple Dragonfly Book Awards 2020 (Story Monsters) — 2nd Place, Youth Author Fiction · Results
- Purple Dragonfly Book Awards 2020 (Story Monsters) — Honorable Mention, Best Cover Design · Results
- Next Generation Indie Book Awards 2020 — Winner, Young Author (under 25) · Results
- Next Generation Indie Book Awards 2020 — Finalist, First Novel (under 70,000 words); also listed in Best Cover Design (Fiction) · Results
- Literary Titan Book Award — Winner
- Reader Views Choice Award 2019/2020 — Winner, Children's Fiction
- Independent Press Award 2020 — Distinguished Favorite, New Fiction
- Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 2020 — Silver Key, presented by the Savannah College of Art and Design
- Indie Diamond Awards — Semi-finalist, Young Adult Fiction
About the Author
A Storyteller Who Started at Twelve
Navya Sarikonda is an award-winning author from Atlanta. She began writing The Enchanters' Child when she was just twelve years old and published it at sixteen — the start of an extraordinary young career.
Beyond her novel, Navya is the youngest recipient of the Narayan Seva Sansthan “Shakti” (Feminine Energy) Award, and a Silver Key winner in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Her writing is driven by a simple belief: young people with stories to tell should never be underestimated.
Her goal is to inspire others to write — and to show that anything is possible, regardless of age.
In Conversation
Interviews & Coverage
Navya and The Enchanters' Child in interviews, community news, and school coverage.
The Innerview with Viju Chiluveru
Navya joined host Viju Chiluveru on The Innerview to talk about writing The Enchanters' Child as a teenager and what the story means to her. The interview also features the book trailer.
Watch the interviewLiterary Titan Author Interview
In “Magic and Otherworldly Creatures,” her Literary Titan interview, Navya discusses the inspiration behind Wren, Zayne, and Quinn, building the book's magical setting, and the novel she is writing next.
Read the interviewKhabar — “Budding author Navya Sarikonda shares her passion for writing”
Atlanta's Khabar magazine profiled the teen author in January 2019: she began the novel at twelve, published it in December 2018, and donated 20% of royalties to St. Jude.
Read the Khabar profileKhabar — “Navya Sarikonda strikes gold in book awards”
Khabar's follow-up covered the book's award run — including the Moonbeam Gold, Literary Classics Best Young Author, and the April 2019 Shakti Award.
Read the Khabar articleGreater Atlanta Christian School News
“Junior Navya Sarikonda becomes published author” — GAC's school news (March 12, 2019) on the self-published 280-page novel, available in the Spartan Store and online, and on Ann Howard Creel's mentorship and endorsement.
Read the school storyGAC Today Magazine 2019 — “An Author Among Us”
A short profile of Navya as a voracious reader whose December 2018 novel was honored by Ann Howard Creel and the Consulate General of India, Atlanta.
View the magazine page“2019 SHAKTI Award Recipient — Navya Sarikonda”
A short video on the Shakti Award's own channel naming Navya as a 2019 recipient, with Narayan Seva Sansthan Shakti branding.
Watch the award videoBuy the Book
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