Kingdom of the Silver Cat

When a school bus passes through a blue light in the road, Sarah and Wesley Mattus, along with thirteen of their schoolmates, are transported to an empty field. Their bus driver leaves to find help but doesn’t come back, so the children must fend for themselves.
Sarah, Wesley, and their friends soon find that each has gained a magical power, but with each power comes a weakness. Alone in a mysterious land, the children set off to find their way home. Along the way, they encounter strange, frightening and wonderful creatures.
But when terrifying winged beasts begin hunting them, the children must flee for their lives. They find help in unexpected places and learn the only safe place for them is the Kingdom of the Silver Cat.
The children set off to find this kingdom. Along the way, they encounter trials and dangers. They learn they must master their powers and their weaknesses if they hope to survive and return home someday.
Written for those who love stories of adventure, humor, magic, heart, and great characters, Kingdom of the Silver Cat is the first book in the Sapphire Fruit Chronicles series by Thomas Carroll.