The Lost Ones of the Mounds is a 61-page children’s chapter book by Cara Vianca Funa, with stunning illustrations by LJ Almonte, that reimagines Filipino folklore through the eyes of a third-culture kid. This enchanting story follows a young Filipino child navigating life in a foreign land, balancing heritage and identity while embarking on an adventure rooted in Filipino mythos. 

Set against the backdrop of a magical elementary school, "Lost Ones of the Mounds" brings a fresh, modern twist to beloved Filipino legends, allowing young readers to see themselves in a tale of self-acceptance, cultural pride, and friendship.

About the Book

Meet Alima Bughaw, a magical dragon girl, the only one of her kind in the cavernous city of Punso. Her only wish is to have some friends to invite to her upcoming 6th birthday party. But making friends is hard when you're bigger and scalier than your classmates. 

Will Alima be able to make ANY friends for her birthday party or will she spend yet another year all alone?

Bring your family along an educational and fun kid-friendly adventure, The Field Trip of Forgotten Paths, an epilogue to the successful Kickstarter-funded children's book, The Lost Ones of the Mounds by Cara Vianca Funa.

It’s the first field trip of the school year at Punso Elementary School! Upon the carriage ride to the overworld to visit the Divine Heritage Museum, a trio of first graders have come to face a great mishap that leaves them behind from the rest. Journey along the dark, mysterious caverns beyond the city walls of Punso and help Alima, Idda, and Dakil find their way to their destination.

This module includes:

• 2-hours worth of adventure suited for 1-3 level characters

• 5 Unique NPCs from the Lost Ones of the Mounds children's book

• 10 Filipino-inspired magic items