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The Queen and Knights of Nor
Micha, the crown princess of Nor; her sister, Olive; and cousin Dillip are awaiting friends and family to celebrate her birthday at their seaside estate. Instead, a messenger arrives with news that a terrible enchantment has fallen over the capitol city, disabling the king and queen. The cousins return to the castle, prepared to fight an unknown foe. The Knights, led by Demetrius, Captain of the King’s Guard, join them at the castle stronghold.
Citizens fleeing Nor’s enemies bring rumors of a witch in the forest to the east. Demetrius brings word of an impending giant uprising, and there have also been sightings of an ancient dragon flying over the kingdom. Micha feels unprepared for the pressure, which only mounts after she is crowned queen.
Micha, Demetrius, and other supporters are determined to rid their beloved kingdom of the evil encroaching on their land. A half-giant—who is suspected to be a spy—and a search for a descendant of the first king are critical to breaking the enchantment and restoring the kingdom.
Queen Micha and her followers cannot fathom the price they will pay to rid their beloved kingdom of the evil encroaching on their land. They also learn that it is in the most perilous of circumstances that true honor and loyalty are forged.
Citizens fleeing Nor’s enemies bring rumors of a witch in the forest to the east. Demetrius brings word of an impending giant uprising, and there have also been sightings of an ancient dragon flying over the kingdom. Micha feels unprepared for the pressure, which only mounts after she is crowned queen.
Micha, Demetrius, and other supporters are determined to rid their beloved kingdom of the evil encroaching on their land. A half-giant—who is suspected to be a spy—and a search for a descendant of the first king are critical to breaking the enchantment and restoring the kingdom.
Queen Micha and her followers cannot fathom the price they will pay to rid their beloved kingdom of the evil encroaching on their land. They also learn that it is in the most perilous of circumstances that true honor and loyalty are forged.
- GenresYoung Adult
350 pages, Paperback
Published April 1, 2016
About the author
R.L. Stelzer
2 books10 followersRebekah faced coming-of-age during the earlier years of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Reality hit when at seventeen she stood in a gymnasium with her family and said good-bye to her father, possibly for the last time. Over the course of the next few years she attended many farewell manifests and welcome homes, helped send letters, emails, and care packages. She learned the extent of the responsibly that falls to military families, and that choosing to act with honor, integrity, and “doing the right thing” is often very difficult. But Freedom and peace are fought for, and found, in the hardest places, when someone is willing to stand in the face of evil, despite the fear they feel.
Throughout her childhood, and especially during OIF, Rebekah read and attempted to write stories. She spent her childhood and adolescence studying piano, harp, and voice before attending college with a career in healthcare in mind. However, after four years of volunteering and working in hospice, she decided that she needed to be home with her children. Here she found her inspiration for Princesses Micha and Olive. Then with the arrival of her nephew, the character of Prince Dillip began to form in her mind. The idea for a few children’s stories quickly vanished as the writing process began and The Queen and Knights of Nor started to emerge. She learned that though she never intended to become a writer that she loved to write, and that writing gave her a creative outlet while raising her small children.
Five years and another daughter later, Rebekah had a completed manuscript and a desire to share her story with others. Especially military children who, like her, have to face mortality at young ages, and sacrifice time with their parents (and sometimes much more) for the Freedom we enjoy. It is a noble and hard calling. One that Rebekah intimately understands and greatly appreciates.
Throughout her childhood, and especially during OIF, Rebekah read and attempted to write stories. She spent her childhood and adolescence studying piano, harp, and voice before attending college with a career in healthcare in mind. However, after four years of volunteering and working in hospice, she decided that she needed to be home with her children. Here she found her inspiration for Princesses Micha and Olive. Then with the arrival of her nephew, the character of Prince Dillip began to form in her mind. The idea for a few children’s stories quickly vanished as the writing process began and The Queen and Knights of Nor started to emerge. She learned that though she never intended to become a writer that she loved to write, and that writing gave her a creative outlet while raising her small children.
Five years and another daughter later, Rebekah had a completed manuscript and a desire to share her story with others. Especially military children who, like her, have to face mortality at young ages, and sacrifice time with their parents (and sometimes much more) for the Freedom we enjoy. It is a noble and hard calling. One that Rebekah intimately understands and greatly appreciates.
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May 10, 2018
When I read in the author's bio that she's from a military family and also married to a soldier, the tone of the book made complete sense. You can feel how much the author loves and respects people who are brave enough to fight for what they believe in, at any cost. She was absolutely the best person to write this book.
Honor, bravery, and sacrifice were themes throughout the book, and all the main characters came together and were able to beat the odds though their numbers were small. But it wasn't without casualties and complications, which is what I think really makes this book rich in content.
Some of the battle and planning and traveling scenes did get long for me, but it also made me appreciate that nothing about war is fast. And they were at war.
I would've liked to go deeper into what some of the key characters were thinking and feeling and how they reacted to things, especially the two sisters. Many of the conversations seemed very surface level. I really liked Olive's character and would've liked to see her inner workings as she fell in love. And Percival was hilarious and likable even when he wasn't the best or bravest in the room. I'd go to one of his parties any day.
Honor, bravery, and sacrifice were themes throughout the book, and all the main characters came together and were able to beat the odds though their numbers were small. But it wasn't without casualties and complications, which is what I think really makes this book rich in content.
Some of the battle and planning and traveling scenes did get long for me, but it also made me appreciate that nothing about war is fast. And they were at war.
I would've liked to go deeper into what some of the key characters were thinking and feeling and how they reacted to things, especially the two sisters. Many of the conversations seemed very surface level. I really liked Olive's character and would've liked to see her inner workings as she fell in love. And Percival was hilarious and likable even when he wasn't the best or bravest in the room. I'd go to one of his parties any day.
May 17, 2016
I really enjoyed this book! Strong lead female characters that do not rely solely upon men, but work together as a team to solve problems and help others. References to the Great King bring in a connection to the Heavenly Father. The battles are not too gory, but focus on how the character or characters work together to think through and act to solve problems. Well written and beautiful imagery along with action combine to make this a book I couldn't put down! An amazing first novel from a very talented young author.
June 12, 2016
**I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.**
This book had so much potential to be a great fantasy for young children, both boys and girls. Micha and Olive were great characters and I loved watching them develop over the course of the story. There was also a host of great secondary characters within the knights--Abbott, Demetrius, Henry, etc. However, each story element dragged out too long and every fight was anti-climactic, especially the ending and denouement.
This book had so much potential to be a great fantasy for young children, both boys and girls. Micha and Olive were great characters and I loved watching them develop over the course of the story. There was also a host of great secondary characters within the knights--Abbott, Demetrius, Henry, etc. However, each story element dragged out too long and every fight was anti-climactic, especially the ending and denouement.
August 18, 2017
Micha, Olive, and Dillip are celebrating Micha's birthday when a messenger arrives from Nor with grave news. A horrible enchantment has overcome the Kingdom of Nor and all of its inhabitants, including Micha and Olive's parents, the King and Queen. Micha must take on the responsibilities of being a queen much sooner than expected and along with the Knights, led by the brave and loyal Demetrius, battle enemies in order to regain control of Nor and lift a witch's curse saving her parents and freeing the kingdom. Micha faces giants, dragons, and witches in her war against evil and learns so much more than combat skills along the way.
While I am not the intended audience for this book, I enjoyed it just the same. This is one of those gems that parents and children can read together and both enjoy. I was transported to the Kingdom of Nor and while I caught on to nuances and hints of the story younger readers might not initially recognize, it was an enjoyable journey.
This story had some underlying lessons that, as a parent, I greatly appreciate. Micha is faced with the daunting task of ruling her kingdom before her time and saving everyone from the grips of a horrible enchantment. Through the process she shows a paramount amount of strength for a young woman. She is the main character of the book and it is always refreshing to have a strong female role.
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While I am not the intended audience for this book, I enjoyed it just the same. This is one of those gems that parents and children can read together and both enjoy. I was transported to the Kingdom of Nor and while I caught on to nuances and hints of the story younger readers might not initially recognize, it was an enjoyable journey.
This story had some underlying lessons that, as a parent, I greatly appreciate. Micha is faced with the daunting task of ruling her kingdom before her time and saving everyone from the grips of a horrible enchantment. Through the process she shows a paramount amount of strength for a young woman. She is the main character of the book and it is always refreshing to have a strong female role.
For more, visit Under Literary Construction
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