Dwarfs, gnomes, fairies, talking animals, and an evil queen
– all these and more can be found in The Warble, an enchanting tale of
adventure and friendship.
Book Review
This is a fantastic children's book for middle grade age range. I loved it!
Kristina Kingsley is a fantastic character. She may not be the most popular girl in school, but I actually liked her. She reminded me of me! I was never the popular girl either. However, where we differ is that she is a lot braver than me! She is given an unusual gift, and she finds herself on an adventure of a lifetime!
This is a fantastic children's fantasy novel! There are some wonderful characters in this book. The most likable of them are Clover and Looper (a pair of sibling fairies), Prince Werrien, and Kristina's pet rat, Raymond. This book is also filled with some really nasty characters. The main ones being Queen Sentiz and her gross Zelbocks. There are also enemies that turn into friends and friends who turn into enemies.
I was completely engrossed in this tale! It is full of danger and adventure! In a way, it reminded me of Tolken's Lord Of The Rings, as there is an object (the Warble) and a dangerous mission to deliver it to it's rightful place. I loved the subtle humour that the author used to great effect; it lightened the mood, so that the story didn't take a too dark a turn. The story is also told from several character's points of view, which gives a well rounded feel to the book and brought the characters alive. There are also some pictures sketched on a few selected pages to reinforce the story. These pictures are well drawn and show the characters just as described, and how I imagined them without the pictures!
Victoria Simcox has written an amazing children's adventure book! Her writing style is fast paced, but not overly so as to feel rushed. Her attention to detail with regards to the description of the characters, scenery and clothing is exceptional. I could "see" them so clearly in my minds eye! I am now looking forward to reading the sequel, The Shard!
I recommend this book to everyone (adults included) who love fairies, gnomes, dwarves and talking animals in their fantasy novels. -
Kristina Kingsley is a fantastic character. She may not be the most popular girl in school, but I actually liked her. She reminded me of me! I was never the popular girl either. However, where we differ is that she is a lot braver than me! She is given an unusual gift, and she finds herself on an adventure of a lifetime!
This is a fantastic children's fantasy novel! There are some wonderful characters in this book. The most likable of them are Clover and Looper (a pair of sibling fairies), Prince Werrien, and Kristina's pet rat, Raymond. This book is also filled with some really nasty characters. The main ones being Queen Sentiz and her gross Zelbocks. There are also enemies that turn into friends and friends who turn into enemies.
I was completely engrossed in this tale! It is full of danger and adventure! In a way, it reminded me of Tolken's Lord Of The Rings, as there is an object (the Warble) and a dangerous mission to deliver it to it's rightful place. I loved the subtle humour that the author used to great effect; it lightened the mood, so that the story didn't take a too dark a turn. The story is also told from several character's points of view, which gives a well rounded feel to the book and brought the characters alive. There are also some pictures sketched on a few selected pages to reinforce the story. These pictures are well drawn and show the characters just as described, and how I imagined them without the pictures!
Victoria Simcox has written an amazing children's adventure book! Her writing style is fast paced, but not overly so as to feel rushed. Her attention to detail with regards to the description of the characters, scenery and clothing is exceptional. I could "see" them so clearly in my minds eye! I am now looking forward to reading the sequel, The Shard!
I recommend this book to everyone (adults included) who love fairies, gnomes, dwarves and talking animals in their fantasy novels. -
Lynn Worton
Synopsis
Twelve-year-old Kristina Kingsly feels like the most
unpopular girl in her school. The kids all tease her, and she never seems to
fit in. But when Kristina receives an unusual Christmas gift, she suddenly
finds herself transported to the land of Bernovem, home of dwarfs, gnomes,
fairies, talking animals, and the evil Queen Sentiz.
In Bernovem, Kristina not only fits in, she’s honored as
“the chosen one” the only one who can release the land from Queen Sentiz’s
control. But it’s not as simple as it seems. To save Bernovem, she must place
the gift she was given, the famous “Warble” in its final resting place. And she
must travel through the deep forest, climb a treacherous mountain, and risk
capture by the queen’s “zelbocks” before she reaches her destination. Guided by
her new fairy friends, Clover and Looper and by Prince Werrien, a teenage boy, as
well as an assortment of other characters, Kristina sets off on a perilous
journey that not only tests her strength but her heart.
Available at Amazon:http://tinyurl.com/oclob9n
Bio
Victoria was born in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, to an Austrian
immigrant mother, and a Dutch immigrant father. She now resides in
Western Washington with her husband and 3 children. Her other family
members are, a Chihuahua, named Pipsy and 2 cats, named Frodo and Fritz.
For the past 12 years, she has home-schooled her children. Besides
being an author, Victoria is also an elementary school art teacher.
Victoria enjoys writing, reading, painting watercolors, hiking, good
movies, and hanging out with her family and friends. Victoria is the
author of The Warble.
Blog: victoriasimcox.blogspot.com
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