Seareach
Book I: Power of the Waves
by Gregory Kreis and Caroline Morrison
When the demon lord Korack conquered the magical world of Anoria, the ruler's four infant
children were sent to Earth, Superman style. They were sent to four different locations
to be raised as ordinary human beings by fugitive Anorians. When the children turn twelve,
their powers mature and they must return to Anoria to free it from Korack. That sounds
simple enough, but it is anything but...
This is an amiable tale, the first part of a trilogy that will appeal to children (especially
girls) around the same age as the protagonists. Nothing really nasty happens, and any
wounds or illnesses are magically cured enabling the character to fight again, RPG (role-playing
game) style. Adventures beset the children and their friends on every page, and this
is a good way to introduce a young person to the enchanting world of fantasy without worrying
over excess gore or violence. Like too many fantasy novels, Anoria seems to be made up
mainly of shining heroes or dastardly villains, and I hope that the characters of Damon
and Azula prove to be as gray as initial appearance indicates. Certainly some evolution
of character is needed for the four children too; but even if the tale remains somewhat
two-dimensional, it is still an introduction to adult fantasy novels, as it contains so
many of the same motifs, strengths and faults. |
The Book |
Llumina Press |
April 2006 |
Hardback |
1595265643 |
Juvenile Fantasy [US, Scotland and Fantastic Locations] |
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The Reviewer |
Rachel A Hyde |
Reviewed 2006 |
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