Friday, May 20, 2011

Fantasy: A Chronicle of Endylmyr; The Witches of Endylmyr, by Charles Hall

The Chronicles of Endylmyr; The Witches of Endylmyr is an epic fantasy about empires of people in all four directions of the world, mostly focusing on how each interacts with the people of the western realm, specifically the land of Endylmyr. The Khan of the east is in search of power he believes is held in objects of magic. In his quest to obtain such items from all over the world, he brings the fight to the gates of Endylmyr. The people of the north rally with those from Endylmyr in their stand against the Khan, while the prince of the southern regions lets his own greed guide him.

Children's Fiction: Seamus the Sheltie to the Rescue! by James Beverly

Seamus the Sheltie to the Rescue! by James Beverly is a collection of engaging stories about Seamus the dog who encounters different situations in which important lessons are learned. Some of the issues addressed are tolerance, persistence, forgiveness, and caring for animals.

Children's Fiction: Stories Daddy Told Us, by Innocent Emchete

Animal Stories Daddy Told Us, by Innocent Emchete is a collection of African tales told in a manner similar to that of Aesop's fables. It is also reminiscent of stories told by other native and tribal cultures to teach their children of the ways of the world.