When twelve-year-old Kendra Kandlestar is granted a wand by the ancient tree of Een, she aspires to become a great sorceress.
TRAPPED IN A PIT OF MONSTERS . . .
When young Kendra Kandlestar is granted a wand by the ancient tree of Een, she yearns to become a great sorceress. But magic doesn’t come easily to Kendra, and she soon turns to the Shard from Greeve—and its dark power—to help rescue her brother from the Rumble Pit, a deadly gladiator arena where centaurs, dragons, and other mythical creatures are forced to fight in fierce contests for survival.
Yet, as Kendra is seduced by the power of the insidious Shard, she discovers that the greatest battle just might be the one brewing inside her own heart.
Excerpt
If you are the sort who likes to read tales of grand adventure and ferocious battle, then it is likely that you will soon find yourself lost within the pages of this book. Before long, you will discover yourself entangled in a loud and riotous brawl inside the smoky innards of a Gnome’s tavern. Perhaps you will even be swept away in a
dramatic clash upon the sea-washed decks of a pirate’s galley. Or, possibly, you will find yourself cast into the dreary depths of the Rumble Pit, that grim and fabled arena where many an unlucky traveler has arrived after a treacherous voyage across the Seas of Ire.
Here, in the doomed light of the Rumble Pit, all manner of creatures will collide in a raucous contest for survival. Here you will find Fauns and Centaurs, Dwarves and dragons, giants and unicorns. Here, hooked claws will shred the mightiest shield, needlelike fangs will snap through armor of leather and steel, and heavy hooves will pound the earth until it is as hard and unrelenting as a warlock’s curse.
And yet, the most ferocious battle in this book will not be waged in this dark and dangerous pit of despair. Indeed, it will be fought somewhere far more hidden: deep within the heart of a girl.
Professional Reviews
Midwest Book Review
Lee Edward Fodi, the "Wizard of Words", returns with his newest adventure in, Kendra Kandlestar and the Shard from Greeve. In his legendary way, Author and illustrator, Lee Edward Fodi, flawlessly mixes magic, monsters and mystery for his readers. In this fantasy adventure, and third book in this series, Kendra Kandlestar battles herself as she must choose between being a true sorceress or learning to be a powerful master of dark magic. Readers will be on the edge of their pages as they watch Kendra Kandlestar struggle with her choices. The suspense of Kendra Kandlestar's difficult decision will challenge her audiences to look within themselves to learn how to overcome their own mischievous sprites! Mythic archetypes, hair-raising action and humor makes this installment of the Kendra Kandlestar chronicles a book fans of fantasy will be tempted to stay up all night to read. This family friendly series and exciting book is filled with thought provoking issues, Kendra Kandlestar and the Shard from Greeve will entertain readers of all ages.
CM Magazine
The chapters end on a high point which encourages readers to continue reading. Some of the chapter beginnings use second person to involve the reader. Vocabulary is suitable and appropriate for the intended audience. The language uses the senses to paint a vivid picture for the reader. At one point with the magic rock gate, limericks are included as the riddles. Dialogue is realistic. The author gives subtle clues to the reader about the plot. There is also humour in the book as the animals use magic to invent items which don't always work as intended. The black and white illustrations add humour and understanding to the text.
The characters are also realistic. Kendra must decide on a variety of options and realizes that sometimes what she wants doesn't work out. She learns several lessons about human nature and friendship. She also learns that what is most valuable comes only with work.
Although Kendra Kandlestar and the Shard from Greeve is the third volume in a series, it works as a stand-alone read. It would appeal to a variety of readers, including readers of fantasy and adventure stories. The ending certainly leads the reader to the conclusion that there will be more adventures for Kendra and her associates. This book would be an excellent class novel for individual reading or as a read-aloud choice. It would be an excellent addition for personal, class, school and public libraries.
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