Empress Luna & the Light of Skye
A funny, fierce, and luminous adventure about a blind girl named Luna, her tech‑enchanted orb Skye, and a destiny that hums like starlight.
- Ages 6–10 (and story‑loving grown‑ups)
- Themes: independence, imagination, accessibility
- Born accessible: alt text, transcripts, large print
- “Queen of Chaos” energy with heart
About the Book
When Luna discovers Skye—a shimmering, tech‑enhanced orb built by Starr, the wise inventor, she finds a kindred spirit attuned to her senses. Together they decode the world through touch, sound, and a little mischief. From echo stones that store memories to a mysterious Whispering Glass, Luna learns that the brightest light isn’t seen: it is felt.
Format Options
Hardcover, eBook (reflowable), Audiobook (described), and Large Print.
Curriculum Links
Fits units on empathy, inclusion, and science & tech (sensors, sound).
Content Warnings
None. Gentle peril and plenty of giggles.
Meet the Characters
Luna
The Empress of Everyday Adventure
Blind, bold, and brilliantly curious. Luna maps the world with her white cane and wit.
Skye
The Sassy Sidekick
Skye is a glowing orb full of spark, sass, and a knack for pushing Luna forward. She doesn’t lead. She amplifies, nudging Luna to take bold steps and laugh along the way. With Skye, every journey hums a little louder.
Starr
The Tinkerer
Starr is part inventor, part dream-weaver, and part chaos wrapped in roller skates. With hair that flashes like silver lightning and hands always smudged with stardust, she builds not just with tools, but with stories, frequencies, and a spark of wild hope. Starr helps Luna claim the space she already owns.
Celeste
The Magic
Smooth, warm, and etched with shifting braille, Celeste is more than jewelry. She remembers Luna’s adventures; the sounds, feelings, and echoes of each step, and plays them back like a song of memory and magic. Celeste is Luna’s rhythm-keeper and story-carrier.
Read an Excerpt
From Chapter 2 — The Ping in the Fog
“I hear you,” Luna whispered, reaching out...
“You don’t need eyes to sense wonder,”...
"I’m not here to lead or follow."...
Built‑In Accessibility
- ★Semantic HTML and keyboard‑first navigation.
- ★High contrast theme + font size controls.
- ★Alt‑text & image descriptions designed for kids.
- ★Audiobook with scene descriptions and soundscapes.
- ★Teacher guide: discussion prompts and activities.
- ★Large‑type excerpt and dyslexia‑friendly PDF (printable).
About the Author
Nadine Charron is a bilingual executive...
She also hosts Accessible Horizons...