Category: Young Adult/Teen Publisher: Crimson Cloak Publishing
ISBN-10: 1681600269
Type: Fiction
Pages: 106
Copyright: Dec 1 2000
ISBN-13: 9781681600260
A story about a planet not too far that does exist in your imagination.
Bunker Charles is a bored thirteen year old prince who wants to break away from his parents and have some fun. When he sees Gittel, a pretty girl near his age, being captured and carried away by the Evil Pencinell, he defies his father and gives chase on his cobacycle. Through hair-raising adventures that include being attacked by the horrible refnacs, he does rescue Gittel and they plan their escape from the evil castle. On their journey they are confronted with a giant sea monster who lurks in the depths of the Unknown Sea. Once freed of this terror, they have to face Carno, a 200 pound refnac that never had any love. This is a challenge to Bunker who must face the slobbering monster with nothing to defend himself but his wits. On their way back to the good side of Otherland in their cobaplane, the Evil Pencinell attacks them in mid-air and it is Carno who saves them from the sinister witch. Bunker and Gittel are glad to be alive but saddened at the loss of their new friend, who died to save them. They look forward to many more wonderful adventures on the enchanted planet of Otherland.
Professional Reviews
Reviewed by Danielle Naibert
Legend of Otherland – Evil Does Exist
by Chuck Kelly
Illustrations by Leslie Gabrielse
ISBN: 1-58851-514-1
Reviewed by Danielle Naibert
Age Group: 8 years and up
I was told by the publisher that I would love this story, and she was right. I loved this tale. The characters were so kid friendly and the story remarkable. I was taken into a world of fantasy with just a touch of science fiction.
The story surrounds Bunker, a 13 year old Prince who lives on Otherland. One day he notices on his computer screen that the Evil Pencinell has returned, looking for people to snatch away into the darkness. Bunker tells his dad, The King, and learns about the legend of Otherland.
Bunker decides he is going to save the kingdom from the Evil Pencinell and goes away for the first time in his life. This of course happens after the Evil Pencinell has already captured a young girl, Gittel. Gittel is a brave girl and she won’t let the mean witch scare her. But just when things look bad for her, Bunker shows up.
Gittel and Bunker have an adventure that all kids would love to have. Fighting off the bad guys, being swallowed by a big sea monster and flying in the air.
Kids from age eight and up will highly enjoy this story and the beautiful illustrations included. This is a great book for the younger crowd to introduce to the sci-fi fantasy world. There are a lot of fun conflicts, great characters, and fantastic adventures.
Johnny’s POV: (12-year-old critic)
I really liked this story. The adventure of Gittel and Bunker is super fun! In fact, they remind me of the story of Hansel and Gretel but in a New World. They have to fight an evil witch who has a big microwave oven, sea monsters and find a new friend in Carno who helps them towards the end.
This is a great book and I am suggesting to all my friends they should read this one!
