He's the Star Gardener. She's the new Agapéd. Lisa Robbie, a freckled, soon-to-be-eighth-grade girl from Keyport, New Jersey, happens upon a shooting star that isn't merely space debris but is magic-the Agapéd Magic. This leads her to a whole new way of life where she learns she has the most powerful magic in all four galaxies, a power that the Guardians have waited 120 years for... and they are not too thrilled about it. The only person who sees her worthy enough to wield this magic is the 700-year-old brutish Wishing Star gardener, Gaius. Still, even he won't tell her the Agapéd's true purpose-the purpose for Lisa's life. Why don't they like me having this magic? What is so special about it? Why are they keeping me and this Agapéd Magic a secret? Curiosity takes Lisa down a path of nightmares as the Agapéd Magic begins to take a toll on her heart, and she must decide if this new way of life is worth all the pain and sorrow tagged along with it... The Agapéd Bearer: Wishing Stars begins the epic light-versus-darkness saga, a fantasy adventure perfect for those who enjoy constant tugging at their heartstrings and plenty of magical encounters.  This edition of the book does not contain illustrations. Only the limited editions contain the author's colored illustrations. 2025 IngramSpark® Editorial Selection - Young Adult