Durst, Sarah Beth, Journey Across the Hidden Islands. Pgs.
352. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2017. $16.99.
Language: G, Mature Content: G, Violence: PG
Language: G, Mature Content: G, Violence: PG
Ji-Lin and Seika are
twin sisters. Seika is being trained to become ruler of the Hidden Islands. Her
sister, Ji-Lin is being trained to be a warrior Ji-Lin’s warrior training,
however, is not going very well. Her partner, a talking winged lion named Alejan,
and her work well together, but not as well as they’re expected to. When the
two fail an important exam, they somehow graduate early. Things are not going
so well for Seika either. The Hidden Islands are have a lot of earthquakes
caused by monsters. In order to save her islands, her and Ji-Lin will have to
use tradition and rituals to renegotiate a deal with an ancient dragon. Will
they succeed?
The characters in
this book are well developed, realistic, and engaging. The adventure is action-packed,
fast moving, and entertaining. Fans of Unwanteds, Harry Potter, and other
magical fantasy adventures will enjoy reading this book. This is a must have
for any library collection.
EL. MS. ESSENTIAL. Reviewer: Jessica M, Library Media
Specialist, Olympus Jr. High.
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