Whitney April Bell
Epic historical fantasy for the soul
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When the young Queen Makeda discovers that her power-hungry regent plans to force her into marriage and seize the ancient amulet known as the Soul of Sheba, she makes a desperate choice. She steals the sacred relic and flees into the desert with only her loyal cheetah, Mooney, and her devoted guard, Omar.
Her journey to Jerusalem is brutal. She survives sandstorms, raiders, and devastating loss, all while learning that the amulet she carries is far more dangerous — and alive — than she ever imagined. Makeda possesses a rare and forbidden gift: she can speak to animals. It is this gift that may be her only hope of survival in a world ruled by men who crave power.
When she finally arrives in the glittering court of King Solomon, she believes she has found safety. Solomon is wise, magnetic, and unlike any man she has ever known. But his ambitious younger brother, Adonijah, sees Makeda as the ultimate prize — one worth burning kingdoms to possess. As political tensions rise and old betrayals resurface, Makeda finds herself caught in a dangerous game of love, power, and deception between two brothers who both want her… for very different reasons.
Now Makeda must decide who she can trust, what she is willing to sacrifice, and whether the power she sought in Jerusalem was ever truly outside of herself.
Dive into the Enchanting World of “Makeda: The Soul of Sheba”
No one, including Makeda herself, thought that she was ready to rule the Kingdom. But when a decision by the Council Elders threatens her ability to even try, Makeda is forced to show them that sometimes a woman is King! And she’s called the Queen of Sheba!
An imaginative journey crafted by Whitney April Bell for young readers, this spectacular tale brings to life the adventures of Makeda, a young queen with the wisdom and courage of the legendary rulers of Sheba. Exploring themes of bravery, self-identity, and the magic that resides within us all, Whitney weaves a story that not only entertains but inspires.
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ “I was captivated by this portrayal of an ancient queen in waiting, navigating the political waters of her time with the support of her enchanted sidekick, a pet cheetah. I easily identified with the heroine, Makeda — a playful, yet precocious teenager who becomes focused on claiming her birthright to the throne. As the story’s conflict builds, I picture myself, a minority female, back at the office, holding my ground and influencing culture in a male-dominated industry. Makeda, the Queen of Sheba, portrays the truth-based tribulations and triumphs of a historically courageous yet endearingly feminine heroine. The writer skillfully maintains an engagingly playful and charming tone in this narration of the real-life story of Makeda’s journey to her royal destiny as the Queen of Sheba.”
- Toni Ev
Meet Whitney April Bell: Builder of Worlds
Whitney April Bell is a mastermind of mischief who likes to amuse herself with interesting words. She uses words to create magic. Some of the words that she likes are: epigrammatic, fey, chiffonade, and holus bolus. She has a lot of good ideas, and some bad ones too, while living happily with her family in West Bloomfield, Michigan.
Whitney April Bell is a weaver of tales, a creator of worlds where children can see themselves as the heroes. With a heart full of stories and a soul driven by the magic of childhood, she writes to inspire, educate, and entertain her young readers. Her debut children’s book, Makeda: The Soul of Sheba, takes readers on a journey filled with adventure and wisdom.
But Whitney doesn’t just stop with the stories. She is currently busy bringing her characters to life, crafting dolls that will soon accompany her book, allowing kids to hold a piece of the adventure in their hands.
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⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ “Loved the book, great read, my nieces loved the story and beautiful pictures.”
- Renae D.
