Conquering the Beast

“Ella took a deep breath while still adjusting to the altitude. At the bottom, breathing was easy. At the top, everything was different.” 

In a town that once flourished, Ella watches everything she once enjoyed fall apart. With the wise words of her grandmother, Ella embarks on a mission to climb the tallest mountain and defeat the fiercest beast. But who is she trying to save? Her town or herself?

Readers are invited to come along on Ella’s journey as she encounters helpful friends, enormous obstacles, and far more than she can possibly imagine.

A black and white sketch of a landscape with grass, trees, a stone bench, and a large skull with glowing eyes at the center, surrounded by fog or smoke.
A woman with shoulder-length red hair, light skin, and freckles wearing a dark gray shirt and a heart-shaped pendant necklace. She is smiling slightly and looking at the camera, with a brick wall and a metal shelf in the background.

About the Author

In the quiet corners of the Appalachian Mountains, Jenna Nichols crafts tales of wonder and warmth for young readers. Her stories are a reflection of a life filled with “cozy chaos”—a byproduct of raising seven children and living in one of the most enchanting landscapes in the country. 

Jenna believes that children’s books should feel like a soft blanket on a rainy day, and she strives to bring that sense of comfort and adventure to every page.