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Grave Digger Academy Kindle Edition
Welcome to Grave Digger Academy- the last place anyone wants to end up.
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It's Makayla's first year in the paranormal academy system. When all three of the schools she applies to deny her entry, there's only one left. Unfortunately, she's more interested in finding a way out of Grave Digger Academy than in learning its curriculum.
Gravediggers actually do the digging. Grave Diggers, however, keep buried bodies where they belong—six feet under.
This year’s students are about to learn corpses can be temperamental, and when the dead refuse to cooperate, there’s Hell to pay.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateDecember 13, 2019
- File size5.1 MB
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- ASIN : B07Y4CQ7X6
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- Publication date : December 13, 2019
- Language : English
- File size : 5.1 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 160 pages
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Book 1 of 6 : Grave Digger Academy
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,351,529 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #6,222 in Magical Realism
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About the author

USA Today Bestselling & Award Winning Author, C.A. King, was born and raised in Halton County. She currently resides in Ontario, Canada with her two sons.
After the loss of her loving parents and husband, Ms. King was devastated. She decided to retire from the workforce for a year or two to do some soul searching. It was during this time that writing became her passion. She found she was able to redirect her emotions through her writing and decided to publish some of her works.
Awards include:
USA Today Bestselling Author 2020
Hamilton Spectator Readers' Choice Award in the Best Local Author category 2017 & 2018 & 2019
Brant News Readers' Choice Award: Best Local Author 2017
Readers' Favorite International Book Awards: Best Novella/Short Story 2017 Silver medal
2017 SIBA Awards - Best Novella
2017 SIBA Awards - Best New Adult
2018 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards: Gold Medal in the Fiction - Supernatural genre
2018 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards: Bronze Medal in the Fiction - New Adult genre
2019 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Winner in the Fiction - Supernatural genre
2019 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Winner in the Young Adult - Fantasy - Urban genre
City of Brantford Featured Artist February 2020
Burlington Post Readers' Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2020
Toronto Star Readers' Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2020
Carol Ann King is proud to have her name join the list of Canadian born authors. She hopes her writing will help inspire another generation of Canadians to continue adding to the literary heritage and rich culture Canada already has to offer.
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Customers find the book entertaining and enjoy it as a great start to a series, with one customer specifically highlighting it as a fun YA magic academy story.
"...Good characters, good humor, and a lighthearted tone made it a fun book. If you enjoy YA paranormal fantasy, read this one!..." Read more
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"...This was a fun read. Plenty of lighthearted adventures and characters that seem so real, you’re sad to finish the story...." Read more
Customers enjoy this paranormal academy story, with one review highlighting its well-paced narrative and descriptive scenes, while another mentions its lighthearted adventures.
"...All in all, Grave Digger Academy is a lighthearted, paranormal story and a good start to what promises to be a fun series." Read more
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"...I always love a good paranormal academy story, and this definitely left me with that feeling you get from reading a great book." Read more
"...A combination of magic and dark lore that takes place in a young adult fantasy story with plenty of unique twists and turns, interesting characters,..." Read more
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"...Grave Digger Academy by C. A. King was a quick read. Good characters, good humor, and a lighthearted tone made it a fun book...." Read more
"...This was a fun read. Plenty of lighthearted adventures and characters that seem so real, you’re sad to finish the story...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2020A while back, I read Finding the Fountain of Youth by C. A. King and enjoyed it. Another C. A. King book, Grave Digger Academy, popped up in my recommendations, so I added it to my TBR list. Here are my thoughts!
Synopsis (from the author):
There is a reason why people don’t believe in monsters and it’s not because zombies, vampires, mummies, and ghosts don’t exist...
Welcome to Grave Digger Academy- the last place anyone wants to end up.
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It's Makayla's first year in the paranormal academy system. When all three of the schools she applies to deny her entry, there's only one left. Unfortunately, she's more interested in finding a way out of Grave Digger Academy than in learning its curriculum.
Gravediggers actually do the digging. Grave Diggers, however, keep buried bodies where they belong—six feet under.
This year’s students are about to learn corpses can be temperamental, and when the dead refuse to cooperate, there’s Hell to pay.
What I liked:
Grave Digger Academy was a fun read. I enjoyed the humor and almost lighthearted feel of the book. Makayla was a spunky character and her ability to involve others was a nice touch. The mystery surrounding her family added another layer to the tale. Overall, a good start to the series!
What I didn’t like:
My only complaint about Grave Digger Academy was the timeline seemed accelerated in places. I understand you can’t cover every day of a school year, but time jumped around a bit.
Overall Impression:
Grave Digger Academy by C. A. King was a quick read. Good characters, good humor, and a lighthearted tone made it a fun book. If you enjoy YA paranormal fantasy, read this one!
My rating:
4.5 Stars (rounded to 5 stars)
- Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2020This book is just plain fun to read! I was reminded a little of the Harry Potter story (I’ve never read those, but I know the gist of them), since it involved young witches in their first year of a witch academy. In the world of this book, there are several academies that teach young witches to specialize in things like mixing potions, etc. Like all college-bound students deciding where they want to go and applying, the witches of this world have to pick an academy and apply. The least desirable is the Grave Digger Academy, and of course, that’s where our heroine, Makayla, ends up.
This is the first book in the series, but it stands on its own while at the same time setting the stage for the books to follow. This one covers Makayla’s first year at the academy and introduces a villain and a challenge for her to overcome—or not since her family’s past is somewhat dark as well.
My favorite part was the humor. All in all, Grave Digger Academy is a lighthearted, paranormal story and a good start to what promises to be a fun series.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2020This was my first foray into YA literature, and I enjoyed it. The themes of not belonging, self-discovery, and transition are perfectly appropriate to the early teen protagonist Mikayla. The story is well paced and entertaining.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2021I always love a good story about witches, and this had a definite Harry Potter vibe to it. There are many academies that young people skilled in the paranormal can go, and one that is least desired of all. Grave Digger Academy. With no other options, Makayla finds herself a student of this very academy.
I loved the way that C.A. King introduced the villain and MaKayla’s background in a way that set the foundation for a long-term series. When I start a new series, I’m always hesitate because sometimes authors can info dump in book one or not put any background info at all. Grave Digger Academy fell pleasantly between the two. I was given some information, but definitely not enough to answer all my questions, and those questions are what will keep me intrigued for more books to come.
This was a fun read. Plenty of lighthearted adventures and characters that seem so real, you’re sad to finish the story. I always love a good paranormal academy story, and this definitely left me with that feeling you get from reading a great book.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2021What a pleasant surprise this novel turned out to be! A combination of magic and dark lore that takes place in a young adult fantasy story with plenty of unique twists and turns, interesting characters, and an academy like no other. Loved the descriptive scenes.
Makayla has a lot to discover in year one but she learns the truth is complicated, destiny has a way of making itself known, and personal choice is the most powerful magic of all. An interesting read for sure!
- Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2020“Grave Digger Academy” is book one in a new fascinating series and I already can’t wait for the second one to come out! The plot revolves around Makayla, a young girl who, after being sent to the Academy, begins to discover not only her own hidden abilities but also uncover the truth about her own family secrets. What I loved the most about Makayla was her inner moral compass that guided her through all of the trials; on her personal example, she proved that she’s in charge of her own decisions and not her supposed “nature.” It’s always easy to follow the dark path and the powers the dark side offers are certainly limitless; however, it’s heroines like Makayla that remind us how important it is to take personal responsibility and choose what is right instead of what is easy.
The riveting plot, great world-building, unforgettable characters - I’d highly recommend this book to all fans of the genre!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2021Not a bad introduction into the series. A school for the witches who would protect the world from the creatures that necromancers raise-a new take on magic with heavy Harry Potter influences. The protagonist is very likeable. She asks questions that the staff at her school would rather she didn't ask and it makes for an interesting dynamic. The pacing is very quick which makes it a book you can finish in about an hour, leaving more time to read The next installment.