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11th out of 28 books
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Neverdark
by
C.S. Einfeld (Goodreads Author),
Aaron Einfeld
Warning! This book contains (1) very kick-butt Faerie Princess, an Evil Dark Lord, a rhino-beetle named "Gor", Dragonfly Riders, Bat Brigades and an extremely adorable, fluffy, pet firefly with anger-management issues.
From The Blurb:
The Faeries of Southnut are in big trouble. Lord Darkwater is up to no good.
The White Castle of Doru is under attack by the greatest army Pr...more
From The Blurb:
The Faeries of Southnut are in big trouble. Lord Darkwater is up to no good.
The White Castle of Doru is under attack by the greatest army Pr...more
Paperback, 260 pages
Published
December 9th 2011
by Goethe Books
(first published November 17th 2011)
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This is a classic fairy tale with a contemporary feel and I read it in just a couple of sittings. Aimed at tweens, this beautiful feisty little book kept me (aged 42) totally absorbed and entertained.
Fiera is a fairy whose life and home is under threat and who must embark on a quest to save all she holds dear. The format isn't new, but the telling is fresh and funny. Einfeld's voice jumps off the page with humour, originality and a sense that you are in the company of a born story teller.
I insta...more
Fiera is a fairy whose life and home is under threat and who must embark on a quest to save all she holds dear. The format isn't new, but the telling is fresh and funny. Einfeld's voice jumps off the page with humour, originality and a sense that you are in the company of a born story teller.
I insta...more
Review written by Natalie aged 9:
Absolutely brilliant! One of the best books I've ever read! I found the part when Lord Darkwater started talking to the flower pot hilarious and I loved all the adventure. My favourite character was Sparky the firefly. I loved the cartoony illustrations that popped up during the book too. A fantastic modern fairytale for both boys and girls with lots of humour and adventure! This is now my favourite book EVER!:-)
(Many thanks to the author C.S.Einfeld for kindly...more
Absolutely brilliant! One of the best books I've ever read! I found the part when Lord Darkwater started talking to the flower pot hilarious and I loved all the adventure. My favourite character was Sparky the firefly. I loved the cartoony illustrations that popped up during the book too. A fantastic modern fairytale for both boys and girls with lots of humour and adventure! This is now my favourite book EVER!:-)
(Many thanks to the author C.S.Einfeld for kindly...more
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Disclaimer: The fact that the author provided me with a free copy of Neverdark in exchange for a review has not affected this review.
The experience I had in this book was fantastical. ln the middle grade fantasy genre, I know I can expect remarkable world building, charming characters, and entertaining plots. Combined with fairy tales (which I still may believe in), this book was definitely enjoyable for me.
The best part about this book is the world building and images. Sometimes I could imagine...more
The experience I had in this book was fantastical. ln the middle grade fantasy genre, I know I can expect remarkable world building, charming characters, and entertaining plots. Combined with fairy tales (which I still may believe in), this book was definitely enjoyable for me.
The best part about this book is the world building and images. Sometimes I could imagine...more
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May 17, 2012
Angie ~aka Reading Machine~
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4 of 5 stars
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King Utor Goldenoak of Southnut Kingdom of Doru has a problem and doesn't know what to do about it. King Utor has been asked for his consent to marry his daughter Princess Fiera to Lord Birchwood Darkwater at the King's Coronation Celebration which is in three days. The King has refused all previous requests Lord Darkwater has made for his daughter's hand sighting the Princess's Mother not being awake as one reason; that Lord Darkwater should wait until then. Lord Darkwater doesn't want to wait...more
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I was utterly charmed by the C.S. Einfeld book for 'tweens Neverdark. What a super book to fire the imagination of reluctant reader pre-teen girls! It has the right tone, and is the right length (not too long!) while still encompassing great action, locations, and characters.
Speaking of characters ... Princess Fiera is feisty and never sulky, whiny, or petulant. Her pet firefly, Sparky, IS adorable. And the characters that she meets along her journey are everyday creatures, but on a much bigge...more
Speaking of characters ... Princess Fiera is feisty and never sulky, whiny, or petulant. Her pet firefly, Sparky, IS adorable. And the characters that she meets along her journey are everyday creatures, but on a much bigge...more
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Suitable for ages 8 +, Neverdark is a delightful fairy tale with a twist.
Things aren't going so well for Princess Fiera, her country is running out of valuable resources and her father wants her to marry a man she doesn't love. Instead of waiting around for fate to decide her future Princess Fiera chooses to take matters into her own hands and goes on a journey to safe not only herself, but her country as well.
A nice clean read for young readers.
Things aren't going so well for Princess Fiera, her country is running out of valuable resources and her father wants her to marry a man she doesn't love. Instead of waiting around for fate to decide her future Princess Fiera chooses to take matters into her own hands and goes on a journey to safe not only herself, but her country as well.
A nice clean read for young readers.
Neverdark is a children's story of a faerie princess named Fiera and her quest to save her kingdom from the evil Lord Blackwater. The story is written beautifully, with detailed descriptions and a natural flow of the plot. Add to this strong protagonists that exemplify courage and dedication to their task, and you have a fantastic children's book. I really enjoyed Fiera as a character. She is a strong female lead whose tenacity and quick thinking lead her in her adventures. She has a big heart a...more
"Neverdark" by C.S. Einfeld is an enchanting story of Faeries, ants, bugs and birds. It clearly shows the consequences of greed, avarice and gluttony, while spinning a classic look at good vs. evil and the value of family. Even though this is a middle grade book, I found the word content to be profoundly advanced and I took the opportunity to improve my grand daughter's vocabulary. Even the title is an easter egg, but you'll have to read the book to find out.
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Jun 13, 2012
Alexia Purdy
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Middle grade readers of Fantasy
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This is a cute fairy tale with a strong female lead. Fiera is a fairy princess being forced to marry the malevolent Lord Dark Water. He has his own itinerary to marry her, but she isn’t going to have it. This takes Fiera on a quest to save the great oak tree that is her home and is slowly dying in hopes to save her kingdom and keep from having to marry the awful Lord. The friends she meets along the way are hilarious and wonderful. I found it easy to follow, very witty and fun. Definitely a midd...more
Neverdark
by: C.S. Einfeld
I won this book from a Library Thing giveaway
This is a fantasy/adventure book for children of all ages. It's a modern day fairy tale. It is set in the Kingdom of Southnut. Princess Feira is told by her father that she has to marry Lord Darkwater, and she's not happy about that. Princess Feira is told by Lady gooseberry that she must seek the aid of Old Mother Oak and ask for help.
In Feira's travels, she makes lots of friends and finds lots of adventure and danger. This b...more
by: C.S. Einfeld
I won this book from a Library Thing giveaway
This is a fantasy/adventure book for children of all ages. It's a modern day fairy tale. It is set in the Kingdom of Southnut. Princess Feira is told by her father that she has to marry Lord Darkwater, and she's not happy about that. Princess Feira is told by Lady gooseberry that she must seek the aid of Old Mother Oak and ask for help.
In Feira's travels, she makes lots of friends and finds lots of adventure and danger. This b...more
I won this book in a contest, am I very eager to read. Neverdark has received really good reviews and I'm sure I'll be adding one myself. Thanks C.S.!
Finished book and I really enjoyed entering the world of Neverdark.
Finished book and I really enjoyed entering the world of Neverdark.
A delightful, fun filled adventure...Princess Fiera is a small Faerie with big troubles! When Lord Darkwater creates a contraption that is sucking all the syrup out of the beloved Oaks, Old Mother Oak Tree is in danger of dying, and if the Spirit of Oak Trees dies, all of South Nut will die! Out sets Princess Fiera on a journey to save her lands, along the way she meets many friends and companions, but right by her side is her faithful comapanion Sparky the Firefly...who is extremely devoted to...more
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I received a copy of Neverdark to review as part of the Read it and Reap event from the Shut Up & Read community here on Goodreads.
This is a really sweet little fairy tale with a bit of a modern twist where feisty fairy Princess Fiera sets off on a quest to save her kingdom and delivers a good environmental message along the way.
I really liked the world the author created and the variety of creatures Fiera meets on her journey. I thought the plot and tone were appropriate for a middle grade...more
This is a really sweet little fairy tale with a bit of a modern twist where feisty fairy Princess Fiera sets off on a quest to save her kingdom and delivers a good environmental message along the way.
I really liked the world the author created and the variety of creatures Fiera meets on her journey. I thought the plot and tone were appropriate for a middle grade...more
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A delightfully written story about the faeries that live in an enormous and ancient oak. This charming fable is suitable for young children, although it does use a few long words. The theme seems to be over-exploitation of resources, along with the traditional "little guy against the word". It is a simple quest narrative - heroine gets give quest, makes trip across the world (in this case, the tree), makes a few friends, meets a few foes, achieves goals. There are no real surprises, no unusual t...more
Neverdark by C.S. Enfield is fun! A modern-day fairytale, set in a wonderful old Oak tree in a failing forest, it combines today’s issues with yesterday’s fluid wonder. The story begs to be read aloud—the comforting cadences of childhood, the accents of Mexican crow and Scottish squirrel, the gently narrated comments like a parent telling a bedtime story. It’s not a short tale. It will keep kids and parents amused and intrigued for a week or maybe a month. It’s filled with memorable scenes to be...more
Book Title: "NeverDark"
Author: C.S. Einfield
Published By: Self-Published
Age Recommended: 10 +
Reviewed By: Kitty Bullard
Raven Rating: 5
Review: C.S. Einfield is a master at children's storytelling. I absolutely loved this book. It balanced the perfect amount of adventure with the perfect amount of excitement and kept me riveted the entire time. The characters are bright, lively, and completely loveable. There is even a surprising and wonderfully happy ending and the entire book is illustrated with...more
Author: C.S. Einfield
Published By: Self-Published
Age Recommended: 10 +
Reviewed By: Kitty Bullard
Raven Rating: 5
Review: C.S. Einfield is a master at children's storytelling. I absolutely loved this book. It balanced the perfect amount of adventure with the perfect amount of excitement and kept me riveted the entire time. The characters are bright, lively, and completely loveable. There is even a surprising and wonderfully happy ending and the entire book is illustrated with...more
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To save her kingdom and to save herself from an unwanted marriage between the evil Lord Darkwater and herself, Princess Fiera took off secretly in search of the only thing to salvage the situation--to seek Old Mother Oak Tree before her coronation or Lord Darkwater's army will invade her kingdom. Will she make it within 3 days before anyone noticed that she was missing?
Neverdark is about the journey of a brave, courageous and friendly princess (with a temper) to save her kingdom. It emphasizes o...more
Neverdark is about the journey of a brave, courageous and friendly princess (with a temper) to save her kingdom. It emphasizes o...more
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I won this book from the member giveaways on librarything in exchange for an honest review.
Neverdark is a delightful fairy tale by C. S. Einfeld about a spunky, brave little fairy named Fiera. She is getting forced into a marriage with Lord Darkwater, who is the antagonist of this piece-- a very intelligent Fairy who has found ways to mine more Oaksap than is needed; the additional sap stores allow the other fairies in Doru live in the lap of luxury. Unsurprisingly, difficulties arise when the s...more
Neverdark is a delightful fairy tale by C. S. Einfeld about a spunky, brave little fairy named Fiera. She is getting forced into a marriage with Lord Darkwater, who is the antagonist of this piece-- a very intelligent Fairy who has found ways to mine more Oaksap than is needed; the additional sap stores allow the other fairies in Doru live in the lap of luxury. Unsurprisingly, difficulties arise when the s...more
From the minute I picked up this fantastic little book, I was entranced. I posted up the prologue here, because I loved it so much. I am so glad I got to read this amazing adventure story, a special thanks to C.S. Einfeld, who was kind enough to send me review copy.
The story starts in the kingdom of Southnut, Princess Feira is having a tantrum. Her father King Utor Goldenoak has informed her that she is to marry Lord Darkwater. This is the last thing in Great Oak that Feira wants to do.
Lady Goos...more
The story starts in the kingdom of Southnut, Princess Feira is having a tantrum. Her father King Utor Goldenoak has informed her that she is to marry Lord Darkwater. This is the last thing in Great Oak that Feira wants to do.
Lady Goos...more
Neverdark was good story with many layers. Its about a faeries princess and her kingdom in a big oak tree. Their are four different faeries countries in the oak tree. She while still young has to marry Lord Darkwater or her kingdom will be taken over.
Her governess thinks that she needs to sneak out of the castle and travel the other kingdoms to the Oak tree spirit and save thier kingdom because of a prophercy.
Fiera starts out spoiled but soon changes when she meets others who are worse off and s...more
Her governess thinks that she needs to sneak out of the castle and travel the other kingdoms to the Oak tree spirit and save thier kingdom because of a prophercy.
Fiera starts out spoiled but soon changes when she meets others who are worse off and s...more
I like it!
Characters are likeable, albeit not very complex. Writing is nice. Environmental message is not overly pretentious, and the whole thing is very original. (Who needs a nuclear missle when you have a rhino beetle?) Overall, it's a fun, simple adventure that I can say I enjoyed wholheartedly.
Characters are likeable, albeit not very complex. Writing is nice. Environmental message is not overly pretentious, and the whole thing is very original. (Who needs a nuclear missle when you have a rhino beetle?) Overall, it's a fun, simple adventure that I can say I enjoyed wholheartedly.
Einfeld has a wonderful voice, and Neverdark contains all the key components of a classic children's fantasy story. In recent times many children's offerings have tried to stray from the classic path, and although some may have fleeting success classics remain timeless for a reason. Fiera and Sparky enjoy a typical Peter Pan / Tinkerbell relationship, as all reluctant heroes have a trusty sidekick. Another familiar theme is the two lives being tied. Neverdark never tries to be eco-friendly green...more
This book was okay. I found it kind of weird because it was about faeries, but it was really nature orientated. There is Princess Fiera and she is one day betheolled to Lord Darkwater in order to save her kingdom from his huge army. Then she learns that he is evil, he made all these oak syrup rigs that are killing all the trees. Fiera try's to stop him. Her and her trusty firefly, Sparky and some fiends they met along the way find Old Mother Oak and save the day.
I think the book has a good under...more
I think the book has a good under...more
This is a great little book, the only reason I only gave it 4 stars was that it ended a bit too abruptly and cleanly.
However the characters are endearing, funny, cute and I think it could make a good movie. I look forward to reading more from this author.
However the characters are endearing, funny, cute and I think it could make a good movie. I look forward to reading more from this author.
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This was a wonderful story about faeries, trees and lots of woodland creatures. I was able to get a free paperback courtesy of the author. Thanks so much.I really enjoyed reading it.
My emotions ran from frustration and hate at the beginning. Lord Darkwater is just a big meany who wants the fair Princess Fiera as his bride. To a great sadness when the Great Mother Oak is almost destroyed because of greed. To happiness at the very end when all is restored and hope is brought forth.
Being a faerie b...more
My emotions ran from frustration and hate at the beginning. Lord Darkwater is just a big meany who wants the fair Princess Fiera as his bride. To a great sadness when the Great Mother Oak is almost destroyed because of greed. To happiness at the very end when all is restored and hope is brought forth.
Being a faerie b...more
This review consists of two parts: 1. My daughter's review (she's 9) and 2. My review (the Mom). These are excerpts - for the full review, please visit us at www.motherdaughterbookreviews.com
DAUGHTER SAYS:
What I liked and disliked about it: I liked alot of different things about the book. When we first started reading the book, I was wondering how the author knew that there were real faeries. I thought maybe I could look for faeries on trees, bushes, or in a forest. I’d like to know from the aut...more
DAUGHTER SAYS:
What I liked and disliked about it: I liked alot of different things about the book. When we first started reading the book, I was wondering how the author knew that there were real faeries. I thought maybe I could look for faeries on trees, bushes, or in a forest. I’d like to know from the aut...more
This is one of those books that can be enjoyed by children, teens and adults. I absolutely loved it! The world that C.S Einfeld has created was totally absorbing. This book had it all, great characters, vivid and atmospheric locations and a strong plot. I have read so many books about the fey recently that it was a nice change to go back to the idea of the fey as Fairies at the bottom of the garden. For a while I slipped off my adult shoes and slipped on my funky bunny slippers. A beautifully wr...more
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This is a delightful tale that I thoroughly enjoyed! When I saw this come up for review, I thought it perfect for my daughter to read. Fortunately, she went out of town and left me to read it alone. :) The world the author created makes for an entertaining read, and I loved the clever correlations formed with names, nature, and mythology. The characters were engaging and the tone spot on for this fairy tale. A kingdom in danger, a princess to the rescue, and a quest…what more can a reader, espec...more
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I actually did write a short review of this book for my book club on Face Book. Short and sweet here it is:
This book is so cute! If I had a 12 year old I would urge her to read it. This is the kind of book you want read in school to young kids. Precisely written, funny, tender and fantastical. A very entertaining book for young ones and the young at heart. It was a fresh breeze after all the books that seem to be coming out for kids.
My friend asked me if I would recommend it because her nephew i...more
This book is so cute! If I had a 12 year old I would urge her to read it. This is the kind of book you want read in school to young kids. Precisely written, funny, tender and fantastical. A very entertaining book for young ones and the young at heart. It was a fresh breeze after all the books that seem to be coming out for kids.
My friend asked me if I would recommend it because her nephew i...more
3.5 to 4 stars. Sweet fairy tale about the various creatures that inhabit a huge oak tree. Faeries, ants, squirrels, and birds work together to save the oak from greedy over-harvesting of the essential oak oil. To avoid marrying the evil Lord Darkwater, the fairy, Princess Fiera, of the Kingdom of Southnut sets out on a quest to find the spirit of the tree, Old Mother Oak, and save the tree, their environment, and themselves. This would be a good read-aloud to younger children. Older kids and ad...more
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Hi!
I write for tweens. I have a blog: www.authorcseinfeld.blogspot.com
I'm also a book reviewer with a passion for middle-grade fantasy. Send me your elves, your trolls, your wizards, and witches. I will sprinkle faerie dust on them all.
Personal stuff?
Uhm, well, I do (really) live on a tiny farm, on a small island, somewhere in the vast, North Atlantic Ocean.
And, I have a pet emu. His name is A...more
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I write for tweens. I have a blog: www.authorcseinfeld.blogspot.com
I'm also a book reviewer with a passion for middle-grade fantasy. Send me your elves, your trolls, your wizards, and witches. I will sprinkle faerie dust on them all.
Personal stuff?
Uhm, well, I do (really) live on a tiny farm, on a small island, somewhere in the vast, North Atlantic Ocean.
And, I have a pet emu. His name is A...more
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“For it is a true fact that faeries, just like people, very often find that a full belly and a good friend are all that they need to be happy.”
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“But I do know this: no quest, no matter how easy or hard, is ever accomplished without first the will to see it done. So, you have the will, and where there is a will, there is a way.”
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