Mask of Tamirella

The Mask of Tamirella post-apocalyptic adventure
Award-winning novel and SynergEbooks bestseller

*Teachers: This novel is now being used in the classroom. For discussion notes and project ideas, please scroll down. And please visit the Appearances page if you wish to schedule a personal or video appearance.

Suggested reading age 12 and up

The book that almost got a kid expelled from school! (read about it on Dana's blog)

Reviews

"Perhaps Dana was writing for the teenage audience, but she manages to capture us all in her timeless novel The Mask of Tamirella. She writes about life in a post-apocalyptic world that is a clear and present danger in today's society and it is a very good read." Barbara Patterson, KFHX Radio, Mornings with Barb

"The magic of this tale lies in the straightforward narrative and the authentic, witty dialogue...enchanting, informative...a wonderful adventure story." WriteWords

"...Dana Davis is an incredibly talented writer. Davis does exceptionally well creating a strong sense of place for her novel...[The Mask of Tamirella] is a quick read that packs a great deal of action and excitement for young adult readers." Bards and Sages

About The Mask of Tamirella

Sixteen-year-old Caitlanna Mullen lives in a harsh world where technology no longer exists. In her post-apocalyptic society, she salvages priceless artifacts for trade. Cait's life takes an unexpected turn when she uncovers secrets she never imagined.

Will this sixteen-year-old survive in a place where death and injury are daily concerns? Can she quell her feelings for a man forbidden to touch her until she's older? One thing is certain - The secrets Caitlanna uncovers will change her world forever.

*The Mask of Tamirella classroom discussion and notes for teachers/educators
(Feel free to add your own ideas to the lists below and make them more complicated or simplistic, depending on your students' needs)

Themes:

Dangers of ignorance
Things aren't always as they seem
A single person can effect changes in their world
Impatience can lead to trouble
You don't always get what you want
Age doesn't always equal wisdom
It sometimes takes a village and/or a team to get things done

Symbolism:

caves - the unknown
masks - hidden/secrets
forests - obscure/mystery
streams/rivers/lakes - hope/life

Situations:

the quest - What is Caitlanna searching for and why?
the journey - What happens to change Caitlanna's views about her world and herself?
the realization - What does Cait learn? How does she grow?

Group project idea: The world as you know it has been destroyed and you must rebuild a society.

Who will create your laws and how they will be enforced?
What type of monetary or bartering system will you have?
Who will record your history now?
How will you protect yourselves from personal danger? Knives, bows/arrows, etc...
Where will you live? What will you eat?
How will you school your children?
Who will be in charge of your medical needs and how will they receive training?

Individual project ideas:

Choose a character and create a poster using magazine/newspaper cutouts. How does that person relate to our world today?
Create a dig site diorama/display. What kind of items will you find there?
Create a PowerPoint or video book report. Get creative with visual and sound effects.
You have been transported into the book for a single day. Create your own short movie, play, or story about your adventure in this post-apocalyptic world.