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📖 Ages 7–11

Keepers of the Realm

Ancient magic and secret guardians for confident readers

Keepers of the Realm is an adventure series set in a hidden realm of ancient magic introducing the next generation of guardians. It’s a chapter book for readers aged 7-11.

The Collection

All Keepers of the Realm Books

Book 1

Keepers of the Realm: The Old Dimension

by Phil Henry

Illustrated by Sarah Hassanein

Ages 7–11

The first gate has opened. The Realm needs its Keepers.

116 pages · ISBN: 978-1-0686208-2-9

The Story Behind the Stories

Keepers of the Realm - From Idea to Book

My partner and I have seven children between us. Viv’s three and my youngest all had our first holiday together in the New Forest. We went camping. We had fun during the days and visited most of the places mentioned in the book. In the evenings we played UNO, had lots of laughs, and listened to lots of Callum’s farts!

We mostly had barbeques for dinner. One night Sarah and I cooked and to help pass the time and we came up with the basic outline of the story. When I got home, I started writing it. It became my first chapter book for children aged 8-12.

It’s a fun, fantasy adventure about four children being who have been given the ability to travel into a different realm. It has taken me a while to write this as it is my first chapter book, and there have been many things I had to learn along the way.

Since then, we’ve had a few more holidays and now these will be turned into the next four books in the series.

Meet the Keepers

Who's in the Keepers of the Realm stories?

Four kids. Endless adventures. Can you guess which Keeper is most like you?

The Reluctant Leader

Sarah

The Witch

8
Sarah, The Witch
Bravery 7
Wisdom 9
Strength 5
Heart 10

Responsible, cautious, quietly brave

Sarah is the kind of person who observes the whole situation before she acts. She loves nature and feels happiest when the sun is on her back, the wind in her face, or she is surrounded by animals - from mice to horses, she loves them all. She's not the loudest or boldest, but when it matters most, she steps up. Her strength isn't just bravery - it's her ability to stay calm when others panic.

★ Super Strengths

  • Strategic thinker
  • Loyal and protective
  • Keeps the group grounded

⚡ Watch Out For

  • Sometimes too quiet (even when she has a good idea)

Their Journey

Learns that leadership isn't about control - it's about trust and teamwork.

The Risk-Taker

Quinn

The Archer

10
Quinn, The Archer
Bravery 10
Wisdom 4
Strength 7
Heart 8

Bold, impulsive, team player

Quinn's impulse is to jump first, although his ideas are usually quashed by the others as they always seem to be quite dangerous! Still, that impulse has helped to save others, including his family. He loves adventure, hates rules, and always believes things will work out... somehow. He's one half of the comedy - Callum usually sets up the jokes for Quinn to finish.

★ Super Strengths

  • Quick reactions
  • Fearless in danger
  • Lifts everyone's spirits

⚡ Watch Out For

  • Impulsive decisions
  • Doesn't think through consequences

Their Journey

Learns that courage isn't just about acting fast - it's about making the right choices.

The Problem-Solver

Molly

The Knight

11
Molly, The Knight
Bravery 7
Wisdom 10
Strength 8
Heart 7

Curious, logical, cautious

Molly prefers books to battles - but in a magical world full of puzzles and danger, her knowledge becomes one of the group's greatest weapons. She notices details others miss and often solves problems no one else understands. Her quiet courage shines when her family need her most.

★ Super Strengths

  • Intelligent and observant
  • Great at solving riddles and puzzles
  • Thinks ahead

⚡ Watch Out For

  • Doubts herself
  • Can hesitate under pressure

Their Journey

Learns to trust her instincts and act with confidence, not just caution.

The Protector

Callum

The Wizard

13
Callum, The Wizard
Bravery 9
Wisdom 7
Strength 9
Heart 10

Kind, dependable, brave

Callum is all questions and logic. He always seems to be the one who is aware of the potential dangers and is quick to slow Quinn and Molly down when their gung-ho attitude surfaces. He hates seeing others hurt and will always put himself in harm's way to protect his friends.

★ Super Strengths

  • Physically brave
  • Loyal to a fault

⚡ Watch Out For

  • Underestimates his own intelligence (marbles)
  • Stinky bottom burps!

Their Journey

Learns that he's more than just a bag of marbles.

Reader Reviews

What Readers Say

★★★★★
5.0 Based on 1 review
Annabelle M Apr 2026
★★★★★
Keepers of the Realm: The Old Dimension

This book was a very fun read, I loved getting to know the characters whilst reading the book and I felt like I was there with them. Although I'm a little older than the target audience, this story was still super intersting and kept me invested the whole way through. I can't wait to hear more about the Keeper's adventures in the next book! :)

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