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Home School Book Review
, May 15, 2021
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Hamelin Stoop, an orphan “boy of both worlds” with great strength, is now twelve years old. He and his friend Layla, who has dreams, or are they memories, of another world with faded light, are beckoned to a portal between two realms. Hamelin’s goal is to search for his parents, but he must also help Princess Eraina of Parthogen and Prince Lars of Periluna in their quests. Yet the young orphan is not alone in his struggle, having help from the eagle, the white bull, the Hospitable Woman, and others. At the sam
Will Hamelin be summoned to the Land of Gloaming again? Is his friend Layla really the lost princess from the other world? What can they do to learn the truth about the Ancient One’s plans and to search for Hamelin’s family? Danger, mystery, and God’s love are seen throughout as Hamelin grows and develops. This is really a wonderful series of solid “Christian fantasy fiction” for young adults and middle school children. A few common euphemisms (e.g., heck) are used, but nothing inappropriate is to be found for doing a family read aloud.
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