Thirteen-year-old Maya believes her biggest challenges are school, awkward crushes, and surviving quiet life in Sheldon, Iowa. But everything changes when a blinding flash of light pulls her into Utopia-a breathtaking hidden realm of magic, ancient legends, and mythical beasts drawn straight from forgotten lore. In Utopia, Maya discovers she is no ordinary girl. Gifted with the powers of teleportation, nature manipulation through chlorokinesis, and healing with a single touch, she becomes central to an ancient prophecy surrounding the Ark-an immense and mysterious source of power capable of shaping worlds or destroying them. The people of Utopia believe Maya may be the key to unlocking the Ark's true potential. But a ruthless dark wizard named Babi hunts the Ark relentlessly. With the terrifying ability to shapeshift and duplicate himself, Babi will stop at nothing to seize control-even if it means collapsing the fragile veil that binds Utopia to Maya's world. As Maya journeys through enchanted forests, icy citadels, towering sky-beasts, and ruins older than time itself, she begins to uncover the truth about her ancestry and her destined role in a cosmic battle between light and darkness. Torn between her ordinary life in Iowa and the extraordinary destiny awaiting her in Utopia, Maya must decide whether she is ready to stand against the greatest evil the realm has ever known. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, His Dark Materials, and Harry Potter, The Chronicles of Maya - The Ark is an epic portal fantasy filled with modern magic, ancient prophecy, breathtaking adventure, and a courageous heroine destined to rise among fantasy's greats.