The City in the Lake by Rachel Neumeier

Neumeier, Rachel The City in the Lake, pg. 294. Alfred A. Knopf (Random). $15.99. Language -PG; Sexual Content-G; Violence-PG-13; Neill is a prince, but there is one problem - he is a bastard. Instead of his becoming king, his younger brother will. Or so it seems until his brother goes missing. Timou is a young girl in a small village learning to become a mage like her father. But when her father leaves for the city for a short time, he never comes back. Timou becomes determined to find him. Timou and Neill will meet in the most unlikely way and learn things that will change their lives forever. This book had an amazing story line. It is one that will surprise you even if you have read it before. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes fantasy and adventure. MS, HS-ESSENTIAL .Student Reviewer-MP