My name is Samala Abekar Kooko-I'm 10 years old, and I'm a student at the Tollua Academy of Magic. Normally, going back to school is exciting for me- the best teachers in the world teach us not only about arts, science, history, and language but also all kinds of unique and powerful spells. I get to see my best friend, Karolin, and make new friends-like the new girl in our class, the orc named Kayis.But it's hard to feel excited when I know there are students getting kidnapped by evil criminals just looking for a quick payday! And Karolin is just reckless enough that I have a feeling we'll be doing something about it soon. Gods give me strength!The Tollua Academy is the first book in series planned to grow up with the reader. Join Sama, Karolin, and their friends for action, adventure, and magical escapades as they attend the prestigious Tollua Academy of Magic. In this magical place, the greatest educators in the world share their wisdom and knowledge with the next generation of promising mages. In the midst of that very school, dastardly criminals are kidnapping young students to hold them for ransom, selling them back to their families for a quick and dirty payday - and Sama, Karolin, and Kayis plan to take it all down and bring them to justice!