Come and join me as I talk with author J.E. Rogers for her Austrailian Fantasy Novel The Sword of Demelza on Stories From Unknown Authors http://blogtalkradio.com/storiesfromunknownauthors @ 1 pm EST.
Summary:
Cynric, King of Demelza, is haunted by his past. In an effort to escape it, he wields a powerful sword, commanding his dragon lizards and a malevolent thylacine, to wreak havoc throughout the realm. Villages are burning and innocent creatures are dying.
Erik and Emma, two young marsupials, and Devon, an orphaned red fox, are on their own personal quests; two to save a life, one to destroy another. When their paths cross, these natural enemies forge an unusual friendship. Soon they hear of the devastation caused by the evil king and they realize that their personal objectives must be put aside. Even though that decision will affect their own lives, and the lives of the ones they love, they are determined to help their fellow creatures. They put themselves at risk by joining a motley crew of animals, whose main objective is to end the reign of King Cynric.
A final battle will take place in the shadow of Fortress Demelza as the king’s forces clash with this rag tag band of creatures from the countryside. The fate of Sunderland and its inhabitants is at stake.
From the Author: The Sword of Demelza is a middle grade fantasy where endangered animal heroes roam the pages, and the Australian landscape comes alive! A glossary at the end of the book provides information about the unusual flora and fauna found within the story, and only on the continent of Australia. Wonderful Illustrations throughout the book will help bring the creatures to life. A sneak peek of The Gift of Sunderland, the second book in the Australian Fantasy Adventures, is included.
Author Bio:
J.E. Rogers was born in the Bronx and raised in New Jersey. She graduated from Western Connecticut State University. Besides being an avid reader and writer, she also loves animals, and is especially intrigued by those found on the continent of Australia. Her compassion for endangered species led her to include them in her writing, where she hopes to spark a desire to read in middle graders, while teaching about the importance of protecting animals in the wild.
Review:
The Sword of Demelza is a conglomeration of australian endangered species and a riveting fantasy adventure. Children in the middle grades will love the adventure and suspense of this 336 page novel. With characters the reader can relate to, there is a bigger message the author imparts on all. One being the value of friendship.
The reader will become sucked into the story and will delight in the powerful ending. A wonderful story that will touch the hearts of many.
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