Review: Great Fantasy for All Ages
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 20, 2013
I love fantasy books and am always browsing the children and young adult categories for something new.  This book appeared on my recommendation page based on my browsing history so I decided to take advantage of the free download and give the book a try.  While I usually prefer books with a strong female lead (I can't help it I'm a woman who loves reading about other women), I figured reading about a 12 year old boy embarking on some type of quest in a fantasy world could be a pleasant surprise.Fortunately this book was a nice read and an extremely pleasant surprise.  The hero of the story, Max, is a 12 year old who has managed to stay kind and thoughtful in spite of having grown up under some trying circumstances.  An orphan with little connection to his real past and the difficult condition of dyslexia, Max is brought into a fantasy realm where he has to work towards his true destiny.The book was a fun read and while it is long enough to tell a good story, it was not long enough to discourage a young reader.  My 9 year old is reading it now and so far she enjoys it and has even said she imagines it being a Disney movie.  I was able to get my nephew to read the book too and while he is older (14) he also enjoyed the book and is currently reading the second book in this series.