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The Adventures of Crimson and the Guardian
Young Kinsey, a lonely orphaned servant girl in medieval times, finds an abandoned magical cloak. Unable to resist, she pulls it over her shoulders, snaps the clasp shut and is shocked when Crimson, the legendary talking unicorn, appears in front of her!
What happens next is even more astounding, as Kinsey finds herself caught up in a whirlwind of frantic adventure, from slaying murderous river monsters, defeating terrifying dragons and fighting off hideous giant wolf-like mungas. But is Crimson right to believe all Kinsey's perilous exploits have prepared her for the final epic battle against the frightening evil Lord known as the Snake, who is threatening to take over the whole kingdom.
With Crimson’s help, Kinsey must find strength she never knew she had as she uncovers her true destiny…Click on 'Look Inside' and experience a taste of her adventures for yourself.
Not your typical fantasy book for young children, this adventurous unicorn book for girls and boys age 8-10 has plenty of action and adventure from not only unicorns, but also dragons, trolls, elves, dwarfs and monsters. A new adventure in every chapter makes this one of the best fantasy books for children as both boys and girls find it a page-turner.
"When I was a child, I often fantasised about being chosen for a quest -- for destiny to come knocking and have something epic to say. For kids who can relate, The Adventures of Crimson and the Guardian will take you on that epic quest.~ Kids Book Review
What happens next is even more astounding, as Kinsey finds herself caught up in a whirlwind of frantic adventure, from slaying murderous river monsters, defeating terrifying dragons and fighting off hideous giant wolf-like mungas. But is Crimson right to believe all Kinsey's perilous exploits have prepared her for the final epic battle against the frightening evil Lord known as the Snake, who is threatening to take over the whole kingdom.
With Crimson’s help, Kinsey must find strength she never knew she had as she uncovers her true destiny…Click on 'Look Inside' and experience a taste of her adventures for yourself.
Not your typical fantasy book for young children, this adventurous unicorn book for girls and boys age 8-10 has plenty of action and adventure from not only unicorns, but also dragons, trolls, elves, dwarfs and monsters. A new adventure in every chapter makes this one of the best fantasy books for children as both boys and girls find it a page-turner.
"When I was a child, I often fantasised about being chosen for a quest -- for destiny to come knocking and have something epic to say. For kids who can relate, The Adventures of Crimson and the Guardian will take you on that epic quest.~ Kids Book Review
177 pages, Paperback
Published April 23, 2017
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September 21, 2022
What worked:
The plot moves very quickly. The first chapter finds Kinsey, an ordinary kitchen maid, donning a cape, meeting a unicorn named Crimson, and defeating a river dragon. Crimson renames her Malin, meaning Little Warrior, and she begins her role as a young boy squiring with Sir Ivor. The adventure finds her traveling the country with Crimson in anticipation of war and few pages are wasted between stops. Malin learns new fighting skills from the unicorn and a character they meet along the way and the magic of the cape seems to offer help too. The cape actually performs as a toolbox as it contains many hidden uses that Malin slowly discovers.
The prologue tells readers that unicorns existed when the Creator of All was forming the world and they’re tasked with monitoring humans and protecting the world from evil. Crimson is the only unicorn in the book and she is an interesting character to consider. On the one hand, she’s an ageless creature with an awareness of the world and all of its inhabitants. She wields magical abilities that aren’t often used but Malin draws strength from her presence. On the other hand, Crimson is vulnerable to attack and isn’t always aware of everything happening around her. Her signs of fragility are in contrast to her seemingly powerful, eternal presence.
The plot includes action scenes that should appeal to young readers. In addition to the river dragon, Malin battles many other creatures that come in a range of sizes and challenges. She’s not even safe sleeping in trees as some creatures have acute senses of smell and hearing and are trained for hunting. Malin finds that she’ll need to perfect her archery skills in order to stop some threats from a distance as the Snake is able to send attackers in many different forms. Danger constantly awaits Malin throughout her journey.
What didn’t work as well:
While the plot moves swiftly, this results in a lack of character and plot development. Readers aren’t required to infer much as the narrator literally informs them of all problems and everything happening. There’s little need for reader imagination, thinking, or predicting. This may appeal to novice readers but those with more experience may miss a mental connection with the story.
The Final Verdict:
The exciting adventure and the partnership between Malin and Crimson create the foundation for a thrilling book. The lack of detail may leave some readers wanting more from the characters and story but it will be very entertaining for those wanting a quick read. I recommend you give this book a shot.
The plot moves very quickly. The first chapter finds Kinsey, an ordinary kitchen maid, donning a cape, meeting a unicorn named Crimson, and defeating a river dragon. Crimson renames her Malin, meaning Little Warrior, and she begins her role as a young boy squiring with Sir Ivor. The adventure finds her traveling the country with Crimson in anticipation of war and few pages are wasted between stops. Malin learns new fighting skills from the unicorn and a character they meet along the way and the magic of the cape seems to offer help too. The cape actually performs as a toolbox as it contains many hidden uses that Malin slowly discovers.
The prologue tells readers that unicorns existed when the Creator of All was forming the world and they’re tasked with monitoring humans and protecting the world from evil. Crimson is the only unicorn in the book and she is an interesting character to consider. On the one hand, she’s an ageless creature with an awareness of the world and all of its inhabitants. She wields magical abilities that aren’t often used but Malin draws strength from her presence. On the other hand, Crimson is vulnerable to attack and isn’t always aware of everything happening around her. Her signs of fragility are in contrast to her seemingly powerful, eternal presence.
The plot includes action scenes that should appeal to young readers. In addition to the river dragon, Malin battles many other creatures that come in a range of sizes and challenges. She’s not even safe sleeping in trees as some creatures have acute senses of smell and hearing and are trained for hunting. Malin finds that she’ll need to perfect her archery skills in order to stop some threats from a distance as the Snake is able to send attackers in many different forms. Danger constantly awaits Malin throughout her journey.
What didn’t work as well:
While the plot moves swiftly, this results in a lack of character and plot development. Readers aren’t required to infer much as the narrator literally informs them of all problems and everything happening. There’s little need for reader imagination, thinking, or predicting. This may appeal to novice readers but those with more experience may miss a mental connection with the story.
The Final Verdict:
The exciting adventure and the partnership between Malin and Crimson create the foundation for a thrilling book. The lack of detail may leave some readers wanting more from the characters and story but it will be very entertaining for those wanting a quick read. I recommend you give this book a shot.
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