For over a thousand years the Box of Whispers has guarded the most precious treasure in the Land of Een . . . until it is stolen.
IN SEARCH OF STOLEN WHISPERS . . .
For over a thousand years, the Box of Whispers has guarded the most precious treasure in the Land of Een. So, when the box is suddenly stolen, an unlikely crew is assembled to travel into the wilds of the outside world—and, to everyone’s surprise, one of the chosen is the young misfit, Kendra Kandlestar.
Before she knows it, the girl who has always dreamed of adventure is swept away on a magical journey where doors speak in riddles, plants cast dangerous spells, and strange creatures seem to lurk in every shadow—and the only thing she has to help her is a handful of enchanted carrot seeds.
Excerpt
It is entirely possible that you have heard stories like this one before. You know the type: tales of high adventure, where you read about little folk with brave hearts seeking some magic treasure in lands treacherous and unknown. Where danger lurks around every crook and bend in the trail. Where creatures more fierce than your darkest nightmare prowl amidst even darker shadows. And where, they say, sometimes heroes are born.
Well, in that regard, this tale is no
different. But what does set this story apart is one tiny frightening thing. I suppose it’s a thing that might not seem frightening at all to you at first. At least not as terrifying as some of the things in those other stories, like an ancient hag, hunchbacked and cackling with three crooked fangs, or a goblin with scaly gray skin and one yellow eye that glints like a bright gold coin in a dungeon’s dim corner. No, this tiny thing doesn’t seem dangerous at all compared to the fiendish villains in those other stories.
And now you wonder what this thing can be. Can you guess? No? Then let me tell you.
It is, believe it or not, a secret.
Professional Reviews
Kendra Kandelstar and the Box of Whispers
Lee Edward Födi has created a magical world for children. And I suspect they will be enthralled, entranced and want more. Based on the ending of this book, I believe we'll see more of Kendra Kandlestar and her friends in another installment. Armchair Interviews says: Bring on another Kendra Kandlestar book, Mr. Fodi. We're waiting.
-Armchair Interviews, January 2006
An Enchanting Tale
Lee Edward Födi has found the magic elixir of children's stories. Kendra Kandlestar and the Box of Whispers, Fodi's second book, is a wonderfully funny, engaging tale of magical people and creatures, adventure and courage. And who can resist a good adventure that has an enormous red dragon?
- The Surrey Now, March 2006
Kendra Kandlestar and the Box of Whispers
This book would appeal to a variety of readers who like fantasy, adventure, or a strong story line. It is recommended as an oral reading choice for classes or individuals. Kendra Kandlestar and the Box of Whispers would be an excellent vehicle to promote discussion on a number of issues and would be a good purchase for school, public or personal libraries.
- CM Magazine, January 2006
Grab your inner child, and jump into Edie's latest 'puddle', as she takes us for a delightful trip through the magical landscape of a child's imagination. Her wonder-filled poems take the ordinary situations and places around us and stretches them t
