Kendra Kandlestar and the Box of Whispers (Kendra Kandlestar Series #1)

by Lee Edward Fodi

Overview

IN SEARCH OF STOLEN SECRETS . . . For over a thousand years, the Box of Whispers has guarded the most precious treasure in the Land of Een. But when the box is suddenly stolen, young Kendra Kandlestar finds herself swept away on a magical adventure where doors speak in riddles, plants cast dangerous spells, and strange creatures lurk in every shadow. With only a handful of enchanted carrot seeds to help her, will Kendra be able to overcome these perils and find the fabled chest? There’s only one way to find out: peer inside the Box of Whispers and discover a world of magic, monsters, and mystery!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781927018255
Publisher:	Simply Read Books
Publication date:	11/10/2013
Series:	Kendra Kandlestar Series , #1
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Growing up on a farm, Lee Edward Födi was subjected to various horrible chores such as cleaning up after chickens, pigs, geese, and younger siblings. There was a time when his father harbored hopes that his son would take over the family business—but these aspirations came to an abrupt end when the young author accidentally ran the tractor over his dad’s outhouse (thankfully, his dad was not inside at the time). As a result, Födi went on to pursue his love of art, mythology, and storytelling, all of which (luckily) do not require any skill in operating heavy machinery. He is the author and illustrator of The Chronicles of Kendra Kandlestar and has also illustrated several picture books, including I’ll Follow the Moon and The Chocolatier’s Apprentice, a Canadian national bestseller. When he is not writing and illustrating, Födi spends his time teaching kids how to daydream through his fun-filled creative writing workshops. He enjoys travelling, and especially exploring castles, mazes, tombs, and temples—not to mention tiny places hidden between the cracks of here and there.

Read an Excerpt

It is entirely possible that you have heard stories like this one before. You know the type: tales of high adventure, where
you read about little folk withbrave hearts seeking some magic treasure in lands treacherous and unknown. Where danger lurks around every crook and bend in the trail. Where creatures more fierce than your darkest nightmare prowl amidst even darker shadows. And where, they say, sometimes heroes are born.

Well, in that regard, this tale is no different. But what does set this story apart is one tiny frightening thing. I suppose it’s a thing that might not seem frightening at all to you at first. At least not as terrifying as some of the things in those other stories, like an ancient hag, hunchbacked and cackling with three crooked fangs, or a goblin with scaly gray skin and one yellow eye that glints like a bright gold coin in a dungeon’s dim corner. No, this tiny thing doesn’t seem dangerous at all compared to the fiendish villains in those other stories. And now you wonder what this thing can be. Can you guess? No? Then let me tell you.

It is, believe it or not, a secret.

Editorial Reviews

This book would appeal to a variety of readers who like fantasy, adventure, or a strong story line. ~ Deborah Mervold, CM Magazine
 
As a perfect introduction or addition to any child’s fantasy collection ~ Midwest Book Review
 
This cleverly crafted fantasy is full of magic, silliness, suspense and adventure and is an absolute hit with the little ones. ~ JustOneMoreBook.com
 
Editor’s Choice ~ Vancouver Sun

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