About the Book:
Ten-year-old Andy Smithson is magically brought to the Land of Oomaldee while he is doing dishes one night. Unbeknownst to him, he is there to break a 500-year-old curse. Andy learns that his quest is the Dragon’s Lair to find an ingredient critical to breaking the curse - the scale from an elusive red dragon, the fiercest of all dragon species. Andy nearly destroys the castle amidst adventures battling fire-breathing dragons, fighting vicious vulture attacks, escaping people-eating giants and more.
A middle grade (5th & 6th grade) fantasy adventure that entertains while teaching uncommon life changing narratives.
Publisher: Createspace
ISBN: 978-1482312645
ISBN -10: 1482312646
Available in eBook and Print
Publication Date: April 2013
About the Author:
Since the age of eight, L. R. W. Lee knew she wanted to write a book. Fortunately or unfortunately, she required of herself that she have something significant to say; she sought to contribute to others in a way that could change their lives. Because a degree in Accounting at Cedarville University, as well as work in public and corporate accounting, did not provide riveting fodder for a best seller, she waited. Upon selling her business in early 2012, she had time to write and, more importantly, something significant to share.
L. R. W. Lee’s favorite musical is The Sound of Music. She hates scary movies, but loves piano and strings music, sunsets in Hawaii and a good cup of decaf, French press coffee (yes, decaf!). She also loves Ansel Adams prints and all manner of kinetic art.
Follow L.R.W. Lee and the Andy Smithson series at
Website: http://www.lrwlee.com
Twitter: @LRWLee
Facebook: http://facebook.com/LRWLee
Places where available: Amazon.com and B&N.com
My Review:
There are so many different fantasy novels today that it is difficult to find one that stands out. This one stood out for me for couple different reasons. First Andy time traveled to his ancient ancestors 500 years in the past. I also really enjoyed the description of what happens when you die. The fact that you can choose where to go and what to do was really creative. You can wait for your loved ones, you can plot revenge or you can go to Hades for a tan. Next I was really interested in how the curse got started and how far that person would go for revenge. She did not care who she hurt in the process. This led me to believe that when she showed her true colors she would not be a good queen to her people. I also wondered why no one was in charge and how this went on for 500 years.
On to Andy. He gets in trouble by his mom and has to do the dishes. He never imagined that he would be sent back in time. He was drawn to the attic and the mysterious trunk. He had no idea what he was getting himself into.
The author created a lovely world and I love that she included a map. the book was fast paced, once Andy started on his trek. The ending was okay. It closed up this part of the story, but I knew that there was more to come, and there was definitely hints about the next book. I am giving this book a 4/5. I was given a copy to reviewby World of Ink, however all opinions are my own!
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