First let me say, I decided to read the Crowns and Kingdoms series because they were written by an author who onced lived near me and I was curious. What fun these books are to read! I just finished Book 1 of the series and moved quickly on to Book 2. The stories read so well-Vibrant descriptive, full of characters the reader will care about. The Medieval period is so well represented, it is easy to imagine the scenes set for us right down to the smell of the food at the banquet and the feel of the shoes on their feet. Exciting enough to interest parents but not too scary for a kid. I really liked these books, I'm looking forward to Book 3 and I hope there's a book 4 coming soon!
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Great fantasy series for middle grade readers
All the kingdoms of the land have entered into a secret pact. Each king will secretly send his next born child to a foster home to ensure the future of their kingdoms. Zora is raised in a quaint cottage with foster parents Millie and William alongside many other children. The children in this home have no idea that they are royalty. After an outbreak of the plague, Millie and William die, leaving the children to fend for themselves. When evil Judoc and his Night Invaders begin attacking kingdoms and their families, will the children figure out who they are and reclaim their rightful place on the throne? Grades 3-6. If you are looking for a fun and easy read, this may be the fantasy series for you. Tarshish is the first books in the series. I enjoyed the quick pace and high adventure of the story. The idea that a foster child might secretly be the heir to a throne is likely to appeal to many children. The content is age-appropriate, making it a great book for younger readers with solid reading abilities. The author, Norris Bloom, is self-published and therefore did not have a large publishing house to edit and design the book for her. Do not judge this book by its cover; it is a great read. Norris Bloom came to our school to kick-off our Young Author’s Program. She did a wonderful job of talking about the writing process and patiently answering each student’s question. We have had high participation in Young Author’s, this year, and I credit Ms. Bloom for encouraging the kids to write. If you are looking for an author to come and visit your school, consider contacting Norris on her website.
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