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Against the backdrop of complicated, beautiful South Africa in the 1960s, an epic family saga unfolds. Eve Hunter has grown up on her family's dairy farm in the Lowveld, but she's inherited more than just a love of the land, she's inherited their sorrow. When her father is electrocuted while building a barn, the tragedy exposes the dark secret that has run beneath her family's sadness for years. Eve turns to Jack, her closest friend and neighbor, for comfort. But Jack belongs to Kate, her older sister, at least that's what their families have always assumed. As Eve and Jack's bond deepens into something more charged, Eve faces an impossible choice to either honor her family's expectations or to follow her heart and risk everything. Then Kate comes to her with a devastating request that could change everything between them. The Light Remains is a story about the weight of family loyalty, the price of independence, and the choices that define us when duty and desire collide.

“The Light Remains is a sophisticated novel filled with beautiful imagery, metaphor, and deep emotion. Keller is a skilled author; the novel unfolds gracefully like a poem, the haunting descriptions of the natural world co-mingling perfectly with the troubled but loving relationships within the family home. Keller's ability to bring to life simple imagery, such as a sunbeam lighting up a room or the feel of mud between one's toes, continuously brings The Light Remains to life. Her characters are animated, realistic, and flawed in ways that make them both relatable and loveable.” - The Book Life Award Critic's Review

National Indie Book Awards Finalist, Are You An Alien? is a story about curiosity and connection with the world around us. Meet Makhosi, a curious little girl who wonders about space and if aliens exist. She searches everywhere for an alien and she asks all the animals she encounters, "Are you an alien?" Along the way Mahkosi meets many other earthlings. But will she finally find what she's looking for?

Delightful tale, African setting, gorgeous illustrations! This is the perfect read-aloud book for kids up to 5 or 6 years old. Are You an Alien is the story of a little girl's curiosity about outer space, the universe, and her own surroundings. Every page is rich with color and life, and young readers will delight in a special hidden treat: a tiny green alien, half-concealed somewhere in every scene. This clever visual game turns the book into an interactive experience, encouraging kids to look closer and linger on each page. The gently humorous story is set in Africa, and the illustrations by Rosemary Banfield are gorgeous. - Verified Amazon Reader