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cieastin
Posted October 3, 2011
Younger readers (8-14) who like fantasy will enjoy this book. If they're not too critical, adults will enjoy it, too! The characters are well-drawn, if somewhat stereotyped. The situation is intriguing -- wouldn't we all like to discover a door into another reality -- and the magic is not overdone. I will probably watch for the sequel. This is not great literature, but it was a fun afternoon's read.
82 out of 91 people found this review helpful.
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Posted April 3, 2011
i couldnt believe that this was free. it keeps you on your toes all the time. it waas pretty long and a little confusing. but overall it was IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I HAVE EVER READ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
66 out of 86 people found this review helpful.
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Posted September 15, 2011
IF you enjoy fantasy, adventure, and excitement this book is for you. Much of it is about an 11 yr old boy, but features 3 other kids as well. There are some misspelled words and poor punctuation, but not enough to interfere. A teacher
36 out of 46 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 11, 2011
what an adventure! this was a great book, and i look forward to the sequal.
22 out of 37 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Although I was just getting a few books that seemed interesting, I was pleasantly surprised when I read this book. It is written more for a younger audience, but is a wonderful story for any age. Mr. Newman is able to create within his words a world and group of characters that you come to know and like. His story is well written and one can easily become engrossed; losing track of the time while the story unfolds. I look forward to his next book in this series.
19 out of 23 people found this review helpful.
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Posted April 5, 2011
This was an entertaining book. I can't wait to read the 'The Black Dragon'
18 out of 26 people found this review helpful.
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Posted December 27, 2011
Even though this is a children's fantasy, I enjoyed the story. The first couple of chapters are a little slow, but once they get into "Camelot" things really take off. I would say this is a great book for nine to sixteen year olds. There are elves, dwarves, witches, and wizards. The book has a very happy ending too. I recommend it!
12 out of 13 people found this review helpful.
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Posted December 27, 2011
Is it good for 10-13 year old kids? Please answer!!!!
12 out of 38 people found this review helpful.
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Posted August 24, 2011
This book has to be one of the best fantasies i have ever read, i could barely put the book down.
11 out of 13 people found this review helpful.
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Posted April 2, 2011
This is a wonderful story! I am looking forward to more by this author.
11 out of 17 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 2, 2012
Great story for kids! A lot like narnia.
10 out of 11 people found this review helpful.
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Posted December 7, 2011
In the begining it was a little boring but in the 3rd chapter it gets better then th whole thing is good. I recamend it
10 out of 11 people found this review helpful.
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Posted December 19, 2011
This book about Ben and Casey is very adventurous. I think that the second book should be more adventurous then this one. The gnomes werent in this one but the elves arent evil. I would recommend this to 3rd grade and up. Ben should be like a wizard but doesnt know it. Casey sure sounds beautiful. I think Meg and Joey should be elves and they think they're normal people.
9 out of 13 people found this review helpful.
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Posted November 21, 2011
Thought the book may be boring in the beginning, but i read on. When i finally got to the good part, i was stunned.
Who knew that there was a better story hidden behind a bamboo forest?
9 out of 10 people found this review helpful.
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Posted October 16, 2011
Its an amazing book i loved it its awesome fantasy and a little romance its a great book its one of my favorites
9 out of 11 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 17, 2012
I am 11 years old and i really enjoy this book. Sometimes i get a little lost but over all its a really great book!!!""
8 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Posted December 27, 2011
Way too much mundane detail, starting to feel like it was written by a teenager or amateur novelist.
7 out of 16 people found this review helpful.
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Posted December 19, 2011
I thought this book was going to be ok but it turned out to be AMAZINGLY INCREDEBLE!!!!!!!!!!!! Loved it ;)
7 out of 10 people found this review helpful.
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Posted December 2, 2011
It was a pretty cute story. The writing was aimed towards a younger audience.
7 out of 12 people found this review helpful.
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Posted April 5, 2011
this book is so cool. we read it at school on our nooks
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Overview
While spending the summer with their grandparents on a remote farm in South Carolina, Ben Alderman and his sister Casey uncover a hidden world of magic; a world their grandmother is secretly visiting. It is a world where elves and dwarves are locked in mortal combat against a witch who is trying to free the last surviving wizard from exile. The witch has been defeated once before but with the combined power of the wizard, no one will be able to stand against them. Much to Ben's dismay, he learns that he is the one foretold in the ancient elfin prophecies to bring about the downfall of the witch and save this exciting new world from destruction.