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Over Sea, Under Stone
by Susan Cooper
It starts off a bit slow and, admittedly, it didn't hook me right away. It took me two or three weeks to make my way through this book when I usually finish books two or three times longer in a matter of days. That isn't saying much when you consider the book is aimed toward a significantly younger audience ("Ages 11 and up"), though, and I've read it the first time through at the grey old age of 29. The slightly slower pace and childish discoveries are perfect for children and adolescents, however - as they're supposed to be - and had I known about this series when I was in junior high, I'm pretty sure I would've devoured in one fell-swoop.
Just enough mystery and adventure to keep you interested, and the trio of siblings who play the main protagonists all have refreshingly real characterization. They're just kids. They never planned on being caught up in a quest, and once they find themselves in the midst of one, they discover that adventure isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Yet another take on the Arthurian legends, I really did enjoy the book and intend to continue on through the rest of the series, despite my old age. ;)
Just enough mystery and adventure to keep you interested, and the trio of siblings who play the main protagonists all have refreshingly real characterization. They're just kids. They never planned on being caught up in a quest, and once they find themselves in the midst of one, they discover that adventure isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Yet another take on the Arthurian legends, I really did enjoy the book and intend to continue on through the rest of the series, despite my old age. ;)