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Overview

Rasann is a world in dire need. The net of magic that has held her together for eons is eroding and the magi can’t patch it fast enough to prevent disaster. Volcanoes spew, waters rise, famine and flood and desolation threaten the world as they desperately await the coming of the Wolfchild to heal their home.

Three women begin quests for identity and freedom from the ties that have held them: Ember, from her overbearing and prejudice mother; Kayla, from the rigidity of the caste that has oppressed her family; C’Tan, from her dark and evil master, the Guardian S’Kotos. One will discover she is the first white mage born in three millennia, another will become guardian to the a keystone, the sapphire flute, and throughout it all the third will try to destroy them both.

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Melissa Owens
"This is one of those books I can picture myself reading when I was much younger--I think it would be among my most-loved books of my pre-teen and teen years, along with A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle, The Oval Amulet by Lucy Cullyford Babbitt, and Lloyd Alexander's Prydain Chronicles. Perhaps it may be presumptuous of me to rate The Sapphire Flute so highly. I do so because this story resonated with me the same way those did. I can see myself re-reading this book many times.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781463607005
  • Publisher: CreateSpace
  • Publication date: 6/15/2011
  • Pages: 340
  • Sales rank: 676,477
  • Product dimensions: 6.00 (w) x 9.00 (h) x 0.71 (d)

Meet the Author

Karen E. Hoover has loved the written word for as long as she can remember. Her favorite memory of her dad is the time he spent with Karen on his lap, telling her stories for hours on end. Her dad promised he would have Karen reading on her own by the time she was four years old … and he very nearly did. Karen took the gift of words her dad gave her and ran with it. Since then, she’s written two novels and reams of poetry. Her head is fairly popping with ideas, so she plans to write until she’s ninety-four or maybe even a hundred and four.

Inspiration is found everywhere, but Karen’s heart is fueled by her husband and two sons, the Rocky Mountains, her chronic addiction to pens and paper, and the smell of her laser printer in the morning.

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  • Posted July 17, 2010

    An Unforgettable Read!

    The first time I saw the book cover, I was thrilled with the bright animation and the emotional portrayal depicted. I thought the wolf was something to be feared, as the girls on the cover are staring at it. So I wondered what the significance of the wolf was. The picture portrays each character in her own right, but not a summary of any scene.

    It is a story that brings to life two girls whose destinies are shaped and led by the Guardians who watch over their world and keep order to all magic.

    Poor little Shandae-given the name of Ember to protect her from the forces that seek to destroy her-is thrown into the depths of peril from the moment she is born. Evil haunts her for the very power she later learns she possesses. Good fights to keep her under strict protection, as well as the order of wolves--the Bendanatu--do. They teach her the ways of her true blood.

    Kayla is a talented musician that manipulates magic with the sounds of her flute. She enamors an entire kingdom with her skill. The king seeks her favor, and charges her to guard a very special and powerful keystone of blue magic-the Sapphire Flute.


    The first part of this story is not filled with breakneck speeds of action, in your face terror or spine chilling fear. But please don't let this catch you with your book down. Remember, it is important, being the first book of SEVEN, to build the foundation of a world from its political organization, its secrets and most importantly, its magic. This book is a step to a bigger, richer world where the author promises not to disappoint a read filled with passion, excitement and even loss.


    Karen E. Hoover is very talented when it comes to bringing life to her characters, like a puppeteer to the marionette. She has a vivid imagination; it is not difficult to follow the artistic weave of her words. I was there when Ember fought for her right of passage with such moving passion that I wept. I could taste the sweet feel of the sapphire flute's touch as Kayla battled against the nefarious C'Tan. The sense to tip the world back into harmonic balance is so well written that I wish I could leap right into the pages to assist their cause.

    Be one of the first readers to add a copy to your library of reads!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 24, 2012

    Amazing

    It is one of the best books l've ever read. It is more of a teen novle just so you know. If you are younger it would be kinda hard to understand. But when you get older you xould read it.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 28, 2011

    Anomonus

    This was an exelent book i hope the next book to come out

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  • Posted August 31, 2011

    One of the best books I've ever read! Come check it out!

    The Sapphire Flute is by far one of the most enjoyable books I've ever read. Bursting with feeling and character, the book is very descriptive and definitely a great read. I would suggest it to anyone who is looking for another good adventure to dive into.

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  • Posted August 29, 2011

    Live To Read

    This novel was surprisingly innovative, interesting, and fun to read. The characters, for the most part, will hold the readers' attention. The plot is interesting and the events are fast-paced.

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  • Posted August 20, 2011

    Loved it!

    Well written, well paced with well-rounded characters and a plot that draws you in. I'm looking forward to the next one!

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  • Posted October 10, 2010

    YA Fantasy readers rejoice.

    This book is just the right amount of magic, mystery, lore. I love the two main characters, Kayla and Ember. They were well developed with just enough mystery in their past to make them interesting. A must read for fantasy fiction fanatics.

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