carolsnotebook's review
3.0
Amber (10) and I read this aloud together, and I have to say it’s one of my favorite middle school books I’ve read recently. It’s a great mix of historical fiction and fantasy, but what sets it apart is the medieval background.
Honestly, I don’t remember reading many books with Amber that are set in medieval times, let alone a monastery in the fens. I appreciated how the author taught about the time period without diminishing the fun of the story. And no knights to be seen, mostly monks and “regular” people, and Perfect, a living stone dragon gargoyle, is the only touch of fantasy. The story, to me at least, seems to portray life at that time realistically, both for the monks and the nobles.
It’s a great book, plenty of action and adventure, fun characters. I also liked the Q&A section at the back, telling more about the World of Wickit, like the medicines and religious customs at that time, and the Old Fens.
Honestly, I don’t remember reading many books with Amber that are set in medieval times, let alone a monastery in the fens. I appreciated how the author taught about the time period without diminishing the fun of the story. And no knights to be seen, mostly monks and “regular” people, and Perfect, a living stone dragon gargoyle, is the only touch of fantasy. The story, to me at least, seems to portray life at that time realistically, both for the monks and the nobles.
It’s a great book, plenty of action and adventure, fun characters. I also liked the Q&A section at the back, telling more about the World of Wickit, like the medicines and religious customs at that time, and the Old Fens.
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