Mavisel Yener
Over 243,000 copies sold
A poetic mystery that weaves together the secrets of the past and the hopes of the future through the eyes of a curious young girl.
When Birce wins a story contest and earns a chance to visit a real archaeological excavation site, she expects a summer of learning and adventure—but not magic. Among ancient stones and half-buried ruins, Birce finds a mysterious old book titled How to Find Hidden Passages. What begins as a simple story soon turns into a journey between times, as fiction and reality blur into one.
Set against the backdrop of an excavation at the ancient healing center of Allianoi, Blue Times is both a celebration of storytelling and a thoughtful meditation on history, nature, and time itself. As Birce uncovers secrets buried deep in the earth, she begins to discover her own voice—and the timeless power of imagination.
KEY NOTES:
- A lyrical, multi-layered story that blends archaeology, folklore, and coming-of-age
- Explores ecological heritage and the importance of preserving cultural memory
Award: 1st Prize, 2003 Tudem Literature AwardsThemes: Discovery, Imagination, Archaeology, Environmental Awareness
10+ Novel, 144 pages, 13.5 x 19.5 cm