Review: The Seren Trilogy: A Quest To Save The World
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 30, 2014
Darren Lewis, author of 'The Seren Trilogy' had this to say about his writing: (quote)"My main goals were to induce a sense of wonder for my daughter, a sense of purpose and the importance of helping others." There can be little doubt that this book achieves his stated goals.This book focuses on three fundamental themes: family life, friendship, and magic. These themes are cleverly interwoven into stories about fantastical events. From a tranquil beginning, an ordinary family picnic becomes the precipitating event for an unusual magical journey. Ultimately we come to understand this book's genre as a creation myth. Myths and stories from our past have been used, interpreted, and reinterpreted for hundreds of years to create new stories. Through this creative process, author Darren Lewis presents us with a fantastical world with intriguing characters and animals.We recognize this story structure, each in his/her own unique way. The hero/heroine (Ellie and her dragon, Cole) is present, the antagonist is present, adversity and challenge are present. In fact, a quest must be undertaken to save the world. These are archetypal contexts, characters and events, and therefore we can relate to this story easily. Both children and adults who are fans of this genre will enjoy reading it. Highly recommended.Reviewed by Thomas Jerome BakerAuthor ofBoudicca: Warrior Queen**I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.