


The Prophet’s Apprentice by Cassandra Boyson Only in Gooding series by Cathy Marie Hake The Lost Stones of Argonia by Dawn Shipman Legends of Muirwood series by Jeff Wheeler Shadows & Starstone: The Immortals Part One ~ A Sword and Sorcery Fantasy Novella The Legends of the First Empire series by Michael J. Young Sherlock Holmes series by Andy Lane The Land of Stories series by Chris Colfer The Allegra Biscotti Collection by Olivia Bennett A sequel is a given.Our user and Author-Recommended Clean Books for Teens: Still, for a reader who can't get enough swashbuckling action in exotic locales, this will serve nicely. The action occasionally gets bogged down by flat dialogue and a distracting variety of dialogue attributes (characters whisper, warble, growl, and grind out their words). This may frustrate some readers but comfort others, especially those in the younger age range. Obstacles are overcome easily, such as when she and her friends are attacked by Rocs (the mythical birds of prey), and Zardi suddenly discovers she can understand animal language.

and virtually perfect - her only fault is feeling guilty when she doesn't help others enough. During Zardi's journey she is challenged by a Cyclops, the queen of the snakes, and an evil wizard, and only through her bravery, intelligence, and loyalty can she emerge triumphant. THE BOOK OF WONDERS has many elements of a classic adventure, starting with a brave heroine on a quest to find a magic talisman to help her save the day.
