They find a book, through a doorway which wasn’t there before and there starts the story of two worlds and how they may not feel remarkable in this one, but in the other, they are remarkable and have great destinies which they are not even aware off. Finally they are shipped off to another orphanage up in the mountains and what feels like in the middle of nowhere with some rather strange characters to contend with. Kate, Emma and Michael have been passed from orphanage to orphanage for 10 years but still believe that their parents are alive and will find them someday. So, what is it about you may be wondering, let me tell you… It is readable, full of interesting characters, likable character and the world between worlds which I have always been fond of. I guess I must have a 12 year old self in this thirty year old body somewhere as I loved this book! I have been going through a reading slump and just COULD NOT get into any book that I picked up and I have about 5 next to my bed, which are half read (MUST finish them at some point) and when I found this at the library – I often read children’s books when I have too much going on inside my head- and I picked it up on the Friday evening and was finished it by Sunday morning. This is a first novel of a children’s fantasy series called ‘The Books of Beginning’ and aimed at 8 – 12 year olds. ' fast-paced.This is my second book for children that I have read this year and am adding it in for my Kidlit Read and Review Challenge over at Lost in books. trilogy, invoking just a little Harry Potter and Series of Unfortunate Events along the way.'- Realms of Fantasy MediaType eBook shortDescription 'A strong. IsPublicPerformanceAllowed False languages

OverDrive Product Record readingOrder 1 images '- School Library Journal, Starred Review 'Echoes of other popular fantasy series, from 'Harry Potter' to the 'Narnia' books, are easily found, but debut author Stephens has created a new and appealing read. ' fast-paced, fully imagined fantasy.'- Publishers Weekly 'A new Narnia for the tween set.'- The New York Times And-if an ancient prophesy is true-what they do can change history, and it's up to them to set things right. a journey of allies and enemies, of magic and mayhem.

Ripped from their parents as babies, they are being protected from a horrible evil of devastating power, an evil they know nothing about.īefore long, Kate, Michael, and Emma are on a journey through time to dangerous and secret corners of the world. Yet these unwanted children are more remarkable than they could possibly imagine. Siblings Kate, Michael, and Emma have been in one orphanage after another for the last ten years, passed along like lost baggage.

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