Join the Quest!

Join Gem, and her group of outcasts - Opal, Pyrite, and Obsidian - as they set off on a daring adventure in search of the legendary Great Diamond. Follow them as they uncover the extraordinary beauty of the Jeweled Forest and face the horrible dangers of the Toxic Fields. Will they make it across the deadly Mercury Lake, or get past the sharp spires of the Stibnite Cliffs? And will the Great Diamond really have the answers Gem is looking for?

Find out, in Hidden Gems: Quest for the Great Diamond. The first book in the Hidden Gems series!

here’s what readers are saying on amazon

★★★★★ “Extremely funny.”

★★★★★ ”I haven't seen him this excited about a book since Prof Poopy Pants”

★★★★★ “My 7-year-old loved it! He’s super into gemstones now.”

★★★★★ “It’s packed full of adventure, fun creatures, scientific facts, and gloriously unique characters.”

★★★★★ “Great, wholesome story for the kids.”

★★★★★ “A phenomenal additional to our library.”

★★★★★ “Our son … devoured it in a single day and was left craving more.”

★★★★★ “Fantastic!”

★★★★★ “My daughter… absolutely loves this book.”

★★★★★ “Definitely 5 stars all the way.”

★★★★★ “All weekend long it was, ‘Mom, look at this!’“

★★★★★ “I love everything about this book!

This easy to read novel with approx. 23,000 words has taken two years to develop - a true passion project. We are very excited about the final product, and the joy it sparks in readers, and we can't wait to get it into everyone's hands. The hardcover dazzles with holographic foil lettering, and shines with spot gloss coatings. Inside readers will find a full color glossary, a map (there has to be a map!), illustrations at the start of each chapter, and of course, an unforgettable adventure.

From Amethyst to Zyncite, the endsheets feature 72 color illustrations providing a visual glossary for every rock and mineral mentioned in the book.

"In the expert, fine-lined drawings that begin each chapter, debut illustrator Sigua renders the characters as typical preteens, albeit with subtle touches suggesting their rock and mineral properties."

— Kirkus Review

 THE REVIEWS ARE IN!

“This engaging tale conveys a message of unity through vivid characters, plenty of action, and an unusual fantasy setting.”

— Kirkus Review

“The perfect tween story of being born differently, and learning to be proud!”

 — Rachel Dehning, San Francisco Book Review

“The author’s characters, particularly the four intrepid explorers, are finely crafted and credible, and the plot is filled with the wonder and lore of gems and minerals. The message is a wise and universal one. Joel Sigua’s imaginative and intuitive illustrations make the reading experience even better. Hidden Gems: Quest for the Great Diamond is most highly recommended.”

— Jack Magnus, Readers’ Favorite

“HIDDEN GEMS by H. K. Boughazian is a creatively conceived and skillfully executed adventure book, with larger messages, for young readers as well as adults.”

— Andrea K. Hammer, IndieReader