The House of Justino - Candy Jar Books

The House of Justino by Chris Stratton

Emilio and Gabby both go on journeys to meet the Doge of Justino in his palace to ask him to right the wrongs in their little Italian town. Emilio is aided by a magical lantern, the Kalends, Gabby can call upon the help of a phoenix, a miraculous fire-bird.

But the young Doge is under threat from his evil guardians, Lady Antonia and her husband Chancellor Rocco.

In desperation, Emilio and Gabby have to join forces to save themselves and the Doge, when his eighteenth birthday turns into a day of danger, mayhem and magic.