Victor and the Sun Orb Written by Amy Nielsen
When I was approached to read and review this book, I tossed over and over in my mind as to whether I could enjoy this type of book and give it a justifiable review.
As I got into the book, it grew on me very quickly to the point that I was looking forward to the next page to find out what could occur next.
This book is written for 8 to 12 year old children but after reading this excellent book, I think even older age groups would love it.
Queen Magenta and King Godfred were lord and masters of Solandia of the Amoretto Kingdom.
They were strong leaders but ran Solandia in a kind way that made their people think extremely highly of their queen and king.
Solandia was powered by the Sun Orb.
As long as the Sun Orb was with them, their living was so good.
The Sun Orb had to be protected because many outside the immediate area wanted the power that the Sun Orb would give them while ruining those in Solandia.
Solandia and the Sun Orb were protected in general by "gallants" who were loyal guards and/or warriors that did all they could to protect all their citizens.
Solandia residents had magic wands that were powered by the Sun Orb.
Those living in Solandia were fairies that could fly and be invisible to those outside the area.
Some time previously, King Godfred's brother, Prince Thorkel, had tried to steal the Sun Orb, was caught, and sentenced to life imprisonment.
It could have been death but for Queen Magenta speaking on his behalf.
Five hundred years later Prince Victor was born to the king and queen.
You see, people of Solandia never aged but rather lived forever, unlike the humans who aged and died after a certain time.
As Prince Victor was baptized, there lurked some evil from outside the kingdom.
This evil or dark spirits, unseen until it was too late, placed a spell on the prince.
How could this occur? The only one they could think of that would want to hurt the royal family was Thorkel but he was imprisoned in a distant land.
The protection was increased around the entire royal family while the search for the culprit continued.
One of the most trusted men, Master Tyrus, was appointed as Prince Victor's instructor.
The prince reluctantly took Tyrus as his teacher but insisted that the lessons last no longer than three hours a day.
Tyrus, as well as some others, took personal attention to the prince and knew they would be there to protect him.
Prince Victor had seven lessons he had to learn, one each day of the week.
These lessons would prove to be invaluable to the prince in days as well as years to come.
He was a good student and Tyrus was an exceptional teacher.
Included in the lessons were flying to many new places using their own wings or falcons for longer distances.
The king and queen had told Bogle to go along out of sight to protect the prince if needed.
One of the lessons was to visit the humans.
Naturally the humans couldn't see them so they observed the humans with interest and inquisitiveness.
They observed the humans in an auto wreck and Prince Victor insisted he go to the scene and try to help.
Despite Tyrus's objections, Victor did go to the wreck and couldn't believe the terrible condition the humans were in.
One young girl he touched and she seemed to have life restored back into her body but no one could know that Victor did this deed.
Someone did manage to steal the Sun Orb, placing Solandia in trouble with loss of any of the super powers they possessed including a decreased power of their wands.
Investigations were held and it was so decided that war would have to occur to get the Sun Orb back.
The war against their enemies was hard fought and with lots of casualties on both sides.
You will have to read the book to learn the actions and results of the war, who won and who survived.
Even many adults would enjoy this story.
As I read I couldn't but help think of what a great movie it would make with so many different types of characters, strange and different scenes, flying fairies, wands that performed magical actions, interaction between birds, animals, strange humans, and the many people of Solandia.
As I got into the book, it grew on me very quickly to the point that I was looking forward to the next page to find out what could occur next.
This book is written for 8 to 12 year old children but after reading this excellent book, I think even older age groups would love it.
Queen Magenta and King Godfred were lord and masters of Solandia of the Amoretto Kingdom.
They were strong leaders but ran Solandia in a kind way that made their people think extremely highly of their queen and king.
Solandia was powered by the Sun Orb.
As long as the Sun Orb was with them, their living was so good.
The Sun Orb had to be protected because many outside the immediate area wanted the power that the Sun Orb would give them while ruining those in Solandia.
Solandia and the Sun Orb were protected in general by "gallants" who were loyal guards and/or warriors that did all they could to protect all their citizens.
Solandia residents had magic wands that were powered by the Sun Orb.
Those living in Solandia were fairies that could fly and be invisible to those outside the area.
Some time previously, King Godfred's brother, Prince Thorkel, had tried to steal the Sun Orb, was caught, and sentenced to life imprisonment.
It could have been death but for Queen Magenta speaking on his behalf.
Five hundred years later Prince Victor was born to the king and queen.
You see, people of Solandia never aged but rather lived forever, unlike the humans who aged and died after a certain time.
As Prince Victor was baptized, there lurked some evil from outside the kingdom.
This evil or dark spirits, unseen until it was too late, placed a spell on the prince.
How could this occur? The only one they could think of that would want to hurt the royal family was Thorkel but he was imprisoned in a distant land.
The protection was increased around the entire royal family while the search for the culprit continued.
One of the most trusted men, Master Tyrus, was appointed as Prince Victor's instructor.
The prince reluctantly took Tyrus as his teacher but insisted that the lessons last no longer than three hours a day.
Tyrus, as well as some others, took personal attention to the prince and knew they would be there to protect him.
Prince Victor had seven lessons he had to learn, one each day of the week.
These lessons would prove to be invaluable to the prince in days as well as years to come.
He was a good student and Tyrus was an exceptional teacher.
Included in the lessons were flying to many new places using their own wings or falcons for longer distances.
The king and queen had told Bogle to go along out of sight to protect the prince if needed.
One of the lessons was to visit the humans.
Naturally the humans couldn't see them so they observed the humans with interest and inquisitiveness.
They observed the humans in an auto wreck and Prince Victor insisted he go to the scene and try to help.
Despite Tyrus's objections, Victor did go to the wreck and couldn't believe the terrible condition the humans were in.
One young girl he touched and she seemed to have life restored back into her body but no one could know that Victor did this deed.
Someone did manage to steal the Sun Orb, placing Solandia in trouble with loss of any of the super powers they possessed including a decreased power of their wands.
Investigations were held and it was so decided that war would have to occur to get the Sun Orb back.
The war against their enemies was hard fought and with lots of casualties on both sides.
You will have to read the book to learn the actions and results of the war, who won and who survived.
Even many adults would enjoy this story.
As I read I couldn't but help think of what a great movie it would make with so many different types of characters, strange and different scenes, flying fairies, wands that performed magical actions, interaction between birds, animals, strange humans, and the many people of Solandia.