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The Book Of Wonders by Jasmine Richards
Feb. 4th, 2012 10:09 pmThe Blurb On The Back:
”They walked into the room calling Sinbad’s name, but there was no reply. Sitting by one wall of the chamber was a tall dresser, and above it were wooden shelves lined with glass jars. Many were filled with familiar spices like saffron, sumac, and star anise. But inside some were much more unusual things: pear-shaped blue stones that glowed with icy brightness.”
Thirteen-year-old Zardi loves to hear stories about fantastical beings long banned from the kingdom of Arribitha. But anyone who is caught whispering of their powers will feel the rage of the sultan – a terrifying tyrant who, even with his eyes closed, can see all.
When her own beloved sister is captured by the evil ruler, Zardi knows that she must risk everything to rescue her. Along with Rhidan, who is her best friend, and an unlikely crew of sailors led by the infamous Captain Sinbad, Zardi ventures forth into strange and wondrous territory with a seemingly impossible mission: to bring magic back to Arribitha and defeat the sultan once and for all.
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
Jasmine Richards’s debut children’s novel is a fast-paced and thrilling middle grade fantasy that draws on the Arabian Nights and reinvents it for a new young audience. It’s got two likeable (yet never goody goody) main characters and includes evil Sultans and Sinbad (and everyone likes Sinbad). I will definitely be checking out the sequel.
Thirteen-year-old Zardi loves to hear stories about fantastical beings long banned from the kingdom of Arribitha. But anyone who is caught whispering of their powers will feel the rage of the sultan – a terrifying tyrant who, even with his eyes closed, can see all.
When her own beloved sister is captured by the evil ruler, Zardi knows that she must risk everything to rescue her. Along with Rhidan, who is her best friend, and an unlikely crew of sailors led by the infamous Captain Sinbad, Zardi ventures forth into strange and wondrous territory with a seemingly impossible mission: to bring magic back to Arribitha and defeat the sultan once and for all.
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
Jasmine Richards’s debut children’s novel is a fast-paced and thrilling middle grade fantasy that draws on the Arabian Nights and reinvents it for a new young audience. It’s got two likeable (yet never goody goody) main characters and includes evil Sultans and Sinbad (and everyone likes Sinbad). I will definitely be checking out the sequel.
