The Book of Storms Trilogy Series by Ruth Hatfield

Eleven-year-old Danny O'Neill has never been what you'd call adventurous. But when he wakes the morning after a storm to find his house empty, his parents gone, and himself able to hear the thoughts of a dying tree, he has no choice but to set out on a quest to find answers. He soon learns that the enigmatic Book of Storms holds the key to what he seeks . . . but unraveling its mysteries won't be easy... moreEleven-year-old Danny O'Neill has never been what you'd call adventurous. But when he wakes the morning after a storm to find his house empty, his parents gone, and himself able to hear the thoughts of a dying tree, he has no choice but to set out on a quest to find answers. He soon learns that the enigmatic Book of Storms holds the key to what he seeks . . . but unraveling its mysteries won't be easy. If he wants to find his family, he'll have to face his worst fears, battle terrifyingly powerful enemies, and confront a shadowy and demonic figure: Sammael.This powerfully written debut reveals a world where magic seamlessly intertwines with the everyday and nothing is black and white. For Danny, the only certain thing is that time is running out . . . and he must hurry if he wants to rescue everything he holds dear. less

After rescuing his parents, Danny returns to his old life, burying the taro that allowed him to speak to animals, trees, and the very storms that led to his adventure. Danny thinks he's left magic and mystery behind, but Sammael, a creature of terrible imagination, refuses to let him go. A strange new girl, Cath, enters Danny's world, bringing with her a message: Danny's cousin Tom has sold his soul to Sammael... moreAfter rescuing his parents, Danny returns to his old life, burying the taro that allowed him to speak to animals, trees, and the very storms that led to his adventure. Danny thinks he's left magic and mystery behind, but Sammael, a creature of terrible imagination, refuses to let him go. A strange new girl, Cath, enters Danny's world, bringing with her a message: Danny's cousin Tom has sold his soul to Sammael. It's up to Danny and Cath to find Tom and stop Sammael, who seeks to destroy humankind once and for all. less

Danny's cousin Tom has been killed and forgotten. All memories of Tom have been erased, as though he had never existed. For a while, there is peace. Until Danny remembers.Determined to restore what has been lost, Danny seeks out Cath, living far from civilization. But other troubles loom. Shadows are spreading across the land, leaving the earth gray and lifeless... moreDanny's cousin Tom has been killed and forgotten. All memories of Tom have been erased, as though he had never existed. For a while, there is peace. Until Danny remembers.Determined to restore what has been lost, Danny seeks out Cath, living far from civilization. But other troubles loom. Shadows are spreading across the land, leaving the earth gray and lifeless. Danny and Cath must work together to set things right but are they even on the same side? And as they close in on Sammael, the dark presence responsible for Tom s death, will one of them pay the ultimate price?" less