Kendra Kandlestar and the Shard from Greeve

The Chronicles of Kendra Kandlestar #3

by Lee Edward Födi

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 her rescue her brother from the Rumble Pit, a deadly gladiator arena where centaurs, dragons, and a myriad of mythical creatures are forced to fight in a fierce contest 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.

Genres: Fantasy, Middle Grade, Childrens

240 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2009

About the author

Lee Edward Födi is a children's author, illustrator, and educator—or, as he likes to think of himself, a daydreaming specialist.

He is the author of several books for children including Spell Sweeper, The Secret of Zoone, The Guardians of Zoone (HarperCollins Children's Books), and the The Chronicles of Kendra Kandlestar (Simply Read Books).

He has also illustrated several picture books for other authors, including The Chocolatier's Apprentice (a national bestseller) and I'll Follow the Moon.

He is a co-founder of the Creative Writing for Children Society (CWC), a not-for-profit program that helps kids write their own books. He has the joy of leading workshops for kids in Canada, the US, Korea, China, Thailand, and other places here and there.

He enjoys mythology, history, and the mysteries of the universe. During his free time, he is a traveller, adventurer, and builder of dragon eggs. He lives in Vancouver with his wife, Marcie, and his son, Hiro.

Reviews

[Iva · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best book I've read in a long time. My heart is still soaring after the ending--extremely rare for any book, especially a fantasy.

This was the first book of the series I read, but Lee Edward Fodi wrote it in such a way that you know what's been going on without it being redundant. I won't spoil the book for anyone who hasn't read it, but I will say that if you're looking for honest entertainment and heartbreak without any of the trendy love triangles, Mary-Sues, or stereotypes, then you will love this book.

[Natalie Gibson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A chapter a night is a good way to show my 4 year old how fun reading can be. This was another enjoyable Kendra Kandlestar book. The new race's lingo was a little hokey, but it is written for young readers who must be able to read and interpret this 'other' language so it was perfect my child. We are already half way through the next book.

[Alfreda Morrissey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I haven't read a book of this quality in a long time! The vocabulary is poetic and descriptive. The adventure is thrilling. The morals and insights are subtle and beatiful. I can't say enough good things about this book. It is great for kids and adults alike.

[Terry]

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[Bill Tillman · Rating 5 out of 5]

See Amazon review.