Jay Dubya's Enchanta presents Changer, a shape-shifter and the youngest son of Enchanta’s King Wisher joins New Jersey residents, twins David and Barbara Morgan in their quest to aid the King.

Unfortunately for the people of Enchanta, Wisher has lost his power for wishing during an earthquake.

Wings, a flying horse has been sent by the King to find someone who can help save the land from total destruction by the frightful Beneathians.

The children along with Changer set out to locate Changer’s older brothers, Inventor and Pretender. Enchanta has been overrun by cruel Beneathians who came up from the center of their world.

The Beneathians captured Queen Hope and without Hope King Wisher has stopped believing in his magical powers. David and Barbara are able to reunite the King and his sons. Once reunited the group is ready to try to locate and rescue Queen Hope.

During their quest the children meet an interesting group of Enchanta residents including a shaggy-haired barbarian, a babbling brook that really babbles but offers little more than useless prattle, as well as a friendly ram and a curious lion.

Enchanta is the first in a trilogy of playful offerings by writer Jay Dubya.

Filled with nonsensical riddles, ludicrous puns, plays on words and hidden meanings this humorous tale is sure to tickle the funny bone of the 8-11 set.

Hidden within jocularity, buffoonery and absurdity are themes of self reliance, conviction and bravery as otherwise implausible characters join in the spirit of challenging experiences.

The narrative technique employed by writer Jay Dubya is, at times, a bit adult for younger kids, nevertheless the humor and silliness filling the work through fun with words and ideas makes Enchanta a good giggle for kids.

RECOMMENDED for the 9 - 12 set

 Available kindle, hardcover

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Reviewed by Molly Reviews Books

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35+ years in the  classroom.