Roy Sakelson: 2 books

Power can be dangerous without discipline... When young prince Aethelred finally gets the chance to explore the sea, he discovers a strange island, and an even stranger wand with unimaginable power. Using the wand's magic to perform daring acts of valor, he tries to overcome his fears by matching...

Would you choose to live in a beautiful prison? As the princess of Valmar, Gwendolyn lives in an island kingdom filled with lush forests, ancient castles, and magical beasts. What twelve-year old girl wouldn't want to dwell in such a place? Gwendolyn herself . . . for the island is also her prison....