patticom - , reviewed on 7/21/2008

Helpful Score: 9

A delightful blend of classic fantasy (Anne McCaffrey and J.R.R. Tolkien) and C.S. Lewis style apologetics. First book in a fun series for adults and kids alike. The only thing I did NOT like about it were the elaborate race names, which I found needlessly confusing and annoying. If you haven't read it yet, let me tell you up front that this author's version of elves are called emerlindians; dwarfs are tumanhofers; humans are o'rants; gaints are uhrohms; fairies are kimmens; and ogres are grawligs. Once you get used to the strange names, you'll fall easily into the rhythm of the world she creates. :) I bought these intending to repost, but they are such fun I decided to keep them for read-alouds with my children!

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