On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness

Author: Andrew Peterson

Series: Book 1 in the Wingfeather Saga

Genre: Children/Fiction/Fantasy

Janner has always dreamed of the world beyond – exploring, swashbuckling, seeing amazing things… there’s just one problem. He’s stuck in his village, and his village is overseen by the evil Fangs of Dang. So Janner thinks he’s going to have to be content with his life of non-freedom… until one day, when everything changes, and Janner realizes that he was born for an adventure beyond his wildest dreams.

I LOVED this book. It was absolutely crazy – Toothy Cows, Ratbadgers, the Nameless Evil (named Gnag) etc. Peet the Sock Man is a new favorite character. It was hilarious, wildly imaginative, and greatly exciting. I can’t wait to read the next two!!! There were no negative elements – the rating is for mild violence/scary images, as well as a couple ‘gross’ things like ‘snot wax candles.’ Still, it’s the sort of book you want to read aloud to someone nearby. I loved it.

Ages: 12+

5 out of 5 stars

A Summer Secret

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In the Mysteries of Middlefield series, readers will be immersed into exciting mysteries and authentic Amish culture.

With a twin brother and five younger brothers, Mary Beth Mullet’s house is in constant chaos. Her parents don’t seem to mind the noise, but she needs a break from all the pestering and babysitting.

It’s the summer before eighth grade, and Mary Beth plans to escape to her secret place as much as possible. The old barn in the neighboring field is dangerous, and her parents have forbidden her to go there, but she escapes to it as often as she can.

Mary Beth soon discovers she is not alone in the barn. Someone is living there; someone who needs help. Can Mary Beth help the stranger without losing her secret place? And what if the barn is as dangerous as her parents say it is?

Readers will identify with Mary Beth’s struggles for peace and independence and be engrossed in the excitement and danger of A Summer Secret.

My Review: (I can’t give away a lot as this was my sister Saerwen’s birthday present and I don’t want her to know how it goes!) This has interesting insights into the Amish lifestyle and has a strong Christian point of view, a great mystery series for younger Christian readers wanting a fun book!

Age: Any

3 out of 5 stars