Exciting news – the Midwest Book Review of the new release of my Children of the Ancient Heroes is available through the July edition of their Children’s Bookwatch. Here’s what they had to say:
Children of the Ancient Heroes
Russell Fellows
Monarch Educational Services
https://monarcheducationalservices.com
9781957656779, $17.99, PB, 172pp
Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Children-Ancient-Heroes-Russell-Fellows/dp/1957656778
Barnes & Noble
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/children-of-the-ancient-heroes-russell-fellows/1146243231
Synopsis: Thirteen-year-old Tirza Nesbit longs for magic. Her nine-year-old brother, Eli, longs for stability and a place that feels like home. When they read a strange book full of old stories and creepy poems, they are ripped from our world and thrown into another – one full of magic, monsters, and old family secrets.
Is it a world of their dreams… or their worst nightmares?
Critique: Original and deftly crafted, “Children of the Ancient Heroes” by author, vocal actor, and storyteller Russell Fellows is a exceptional and fun read from start to finish. While especially and unreservedly recommended as an enduringly popular pick for elementary school, middle school, and community library Science Fiction & Fantasy collections for young readers ages 8-12, it should be noted for the personal reading lists of young fantasy fans that this paperback edition of “Children of the Ancient Heroes” from Monarch Educational Services is also readily available in a digital book format (Kindle, $7.99).
Editorial Note: Russell Fellows (https://russelljfellows.com) is a storyteller who enjoys the thought of crafting adventures that other people love to read or listen to. Lately, he has come to realize a truth that he has supposed that he’s always known but hadn’t given much thought to except in how it affected my own storytelling work — We are all storytellers.
Note:
While the review points to the copy of my first book that is available everywhere books are sold, the review was of the 2nd edition that is coming out this October 6th and is not yet available. I sent MBR my ARC of the 2nd edition and gave them all the details, but it is understandably confusing since there is a first edition available already.
Why a 2nd edition?
To set the stage for what’s to come – to make navigating the series easier. Plus, we cleaned up some minor household editing we missed in the first edition. Plus, I get to show off a new cover designed by a local artist. It is going to be amazing!
Until next time!
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