Kendra Kandlestar and the Door to Unger (Kendra Kandlestar Series #2)

by Lee Edward Fodi

Overview

LOST IN A MAZE OF MYSTERY . . . Everyone knows that the creatures of the outside world are forbidden by magic to enter the land of Een. That’s why Kendra Kandlestar is so surprised when a giant Unger arrives in the middle of the night to deliver a cryptic message: If she can find the Door to Unger, she will be able to unlock the truth about her long-lost family. But when Kendra finds herself trekking through the wilderness with a magic-peddling faun and a rebellious Unger, she begins to wonder if it’s all just a clever trap to lead her into the heart of danger. Whom can Kendra trust? There’s only one way to find out: peek through the Door to Unger and enter a world of magic, monsters, and mystery!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781927018262
Publisher:	Simply Read Books
Publication date:	11/10/2013
Series:	Kendra Kandlestar Series , #2
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(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

This is a story about monsters and mazes, and what it means to be lost. If you have ever been inside a maze, then you know that they do a very good job of making you lose your way. They are full of tricks and turns, and if you’re not careful, you will find yourself going in circles or headed down a dark road with no end. There are still a few mazes left in our world—you may have found yourself inside one if you’ve ever wandered through a farmer’s cornfield or visited a palace garden. But really, there is nothing very frightening about these modern mazes, for they harbor no hidden traps, no fanged goblins, no slurping monsters. But if you so lose yourself in this story, you just might discover such an adventure.
Our tale begins long ago in the tiny Land of Een.  It was a wretched night—the whole sky crackled with claws of lightning and the dark clouds boomed with thunder. Now, the Land of Een is a very small place, tucked between the cracks of here and there. A normal-sized person might walk right through Een and not even realize it existed—especially during a terrific storm when the only thing anyone really wants to do is get indoors and dry themselves by a warm fire.
Yes, to you or me, a storm can be quite a dreadful affair— but think of the tiny people of Een: to them, a raindrop could be like a glass of water, a strong gust of wind nearly enough to pluck them from their feet.

Editorial Reviews

Awards and recognition for Kendra Kandlestar and the Box of Whispers:
2007 Gold Recipient, Mom’s Choice Award, Gold Recipient
2007 Recommended Book, Canadian Toy Testing Council
2007 Nominee, Surrey Book of the Year
2009-2010 Recommended Book, Premier School Agenda for British Columbia
 
Awards and recognition for Kendra Kandlestar and the Door to Unger:
2009 Gold Recipient, Mom’s Choice Award, Gold Recipient
2009 Nomine, Cybil Awards

Reviews of Kendra Kandlestar and the Door to Unger:
It would appeal to a variety of readers, including readers of fantasy and adventure stories. ~ Deborah Mervold, CM Magazine
 
In The Box of Whispers, Kendra Kandlestar helped us understand the magic of facing ourselves. Now she’s back—older, wiser and full of spunk—to share with us the incredible power of resisting negativity and being gatekeepers of our own truth. ~ Just One More Book
 
Lee Fodi does it again with his excellent storytelling and amazing illustrations. ~ Armchair Interviews

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