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jstark 's review for:
On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness:
by Andrew Peterson
It is quite the task to build a whole new world and an epic tale within it, but Andrew Peterson achieves both in this book. Janner and his younger brother and sister, Tink and Leeli, are just three kids living their lives. For as long as they can remember, their lives have been dominated by fear of the Fangs who invaded the kingdom and took over. Thankfully, their mother and grandfather are determined to keep their home a place of safety, love, joy, and peace. Still, the kids venture out to explore and trouble is stirred up as they try to seek out answers to the questions that nag in their mind.
I love the world, characters, and story that Peterson has built here. I think it could have been better edited - there are some elements that are a little confusing, unclear, or jumpy in storyline - but it is a good story and I am excited to see where it's headed next in the following books. I'd give it a 3.5/5 stars, but rounding up to 4. I would recommend this book as a read-aloud for young kids, or for chapter book readers. I would estimate the target audience to be kids around ages 10-14.
I love the world, characters, and story that Peterson has built here. I think it could have been better edited - there are some elements that are a little confusing, unclear, or jumpy in storyline - but it is a good story and I am excited to see where it's headed next in the following books. I'd give it a 3.5/5 stars, but rounding up to 4. I would recommend this book as a read-aloud for young kids, or for chapter book readers. I would estimate the target audience to be kids around ages 10-14.